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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,711.54, 2,567.58 and 737.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,711.54, 2,567.58 and 737.65 is: 1,106.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,711.54 : 2,567.58 = 737.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,711.54/2,567.58 = 737.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,711.54x = 2,567.58 × 737.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,711.54x = 1,893,968.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,893,968.97/1,711.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.59

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