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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,711.52, 2,566.73 and 557

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,711.52, 2,566.73 and 557 is: 835.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,711.52 : 2,566.73 = 557 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,711.52/2,566.73 = 557/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,711.52x = 2,566.73 × 557
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,711.52x = 1,429,668.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,429,668.61/1,711.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.32

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