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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,711.64, 2,362.78 and 1,122.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,711.64, 2,362.78 and 1,122.68 is: 1,549.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,711.64 : 2,362.78 = 1,122.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,711.64/2,362.78 = 1,122.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,711.64x = 2,362.78 × 1,122.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,711.64x = 2,652,645.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,652,645.85/1,711.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,549.77

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