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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,711.58, 2,571.98 and 932.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,711.58, 2,571.98 and 932.18 is: 1,400.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,711.58 : 2,571.98 = 932.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,711.58/2,571.98 = 932.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,711.58x = 2,571.98 × 932.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,711.58x = 2,397,530.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,397,530.80/1,711.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.77

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