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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,711.73, 2,560.31 and 1,051.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,711.73, 2,560.31 and 1,051.99 is: 1,573.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,711.73 : 2,560.31 = 1,051.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,711.73/2,560.31 = 1,051.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,711.73x = 2,560.31 × 1,051.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,711.73x = 2,693,408.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,693,408.86/1,711.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,573.50

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