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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,711.51, 2,361.89 and 925.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,711.51, 2,361.89 and 925.56 is: 1,277.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,711.51 : 2,361.89 = 925.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,711.51/2,361.89 = 925.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,711.51x = 2,361.89 × 925.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,711.51x = 2,186,070.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,186,070.62/1,711.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.27

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