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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,711.69, 2,567.87 and 541.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,711.69, 2,567.87 and 541.98 is: 813.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,711.69 : 2,567.87 = 541.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,711.69/2,567.87 = 541.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,711.69x = 2,567.87 × 541.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,711.69x = 1,391,734.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,391,734.18/1,711.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.08

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