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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,711.45, 2,362.82 and 1,123.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,711.45, 2,362.82 and 1,123.01 is: 1,550.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,711.45 : 2,362.82 = 1,123.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,711.45/2,362.82 = 1,123.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,711.45x = 2,362.82 × 1,123.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,711.45x = 2,653,470.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,653,470.78/1,711.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,550.42

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