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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,711.56, 2,360.76 and 1,012.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,711.56, 2,360.76 and 1,012.92 is: 1,397.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,711.56 : 2,360.76 = 1,012.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,711.56/2,360.76 = 1,012.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,711.56x = 2,360.76 × 1,012.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,711.56x = 2,391,261.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,391,261.02/1,711.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397.12

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