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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,711.53, 2,361.15 and 1,012.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,711.53, 2,361.15 and 1,012.50 is: 1,396.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,711.53 : 2,361.15 = 1,012.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,711.53/2,361.15 = 1,012.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,711.53x = 2,361.15 × 1,012.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,711.53x = 2,390,664.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,390,664.38/1,711.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.80

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