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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,711.54, 2,567.13 and 541.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,711.54, 2,567.13 and 541.27 is: 811.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,711.54 : 2,567.13 = 541.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,711.54/2,567.13 = 541.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,711.54x = 2,567.13 × 541.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,711.54x = 1,389,510.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,389,510.46/1,711.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.85

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