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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,711.49, 2,571.78 and 932.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,711.49, 2,571.78 and 932.06 is: 1,400.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,711.49 : 2,571.78 = 932.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,711.49/2,571.78 = 932.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,711.49x = 2,571.78 × 932.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,711.49x = 2,397,040.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,397,040.41/1,711.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.56

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