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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,711.57, 2,363.12 and 1,123.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,711.57, 2,363.12 and 1,123.10 is: 1,550.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,711.57 : 2,363.12 = 1,123.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,711.57/2,363.12 = 1,123.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,711.57x = 2,363.12 × 1,123.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,711.57x = 2,654,024.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,654,024.58/1,711.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,550.64

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