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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,711.44, 2,567.16 and 1,026

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,711.44, 2,567.16 and 1,026 is: 1,539.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,711.44 : 2,567.16 = 1,026 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,711.44/2,567.16 = 1,026/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,711.44x = 2,567.16 × 1,026
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,711.44x = 2,633,906.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,633,906.16/1,711.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,539.00

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