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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,711.45, 2,361.46 and 1,012.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,711.45, 2,361.46 and 1,012.87 is: 1,397.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,711.45 : 2,361.46 = 1,012.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,711.45/2,361.46 = 1,012.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,711.45x = 2,361.46 × 1,012.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,711.45x = 2,391,851.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,391,851.99/1,711.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397.56

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