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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,711.51, 2,567.27 and 980.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,711.51, 2,567.27 and 980.58 is: 1,470.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,711.51 : 2,567.27 = 980.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,711.51/2,567.27 = 980.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,711.51x = 2,567.27 × 980.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,711.51x = 2,517,395.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,517,395.88/1,711.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470.86

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