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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,711.64, 2,566.61 and 889.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,711.64, 2,566.61 and 889.67 is: 1,334.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,711.64 : 2,566.61 = 889.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,711.64/2,566.61 = 889.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,711.64x = 2,566.61 × 889.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,711.64x = 2,283,441.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,283,441.22/1,711.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.06

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