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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,711.70, 2,567.55 and 982.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,711.70, 2,567.55 and 982.70 is: 1,474.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,711.70 : 2,567.55 = 982.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,711.70/2,567.55 = 982.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,711.70x = 2,567.55 × 982.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,711.70x = 2,523,131.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,523,131.39/1,711.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474.05

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