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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,711.62, 2,568.88 and 672.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,711.62, 2,568.88 and 672.36 is: 1,009.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,711.62 : 2,568.88 = 672.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,711.62/2,568.88 = 672.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,711.62x = 2,568.88 × 672.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,711.62x = 1,727,212.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,727,212.16/1,711.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.11

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