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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,711.74, 2,564.27 and 1,124.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,711.74, 2,564.27 and 1,124.96 is: 1,685.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,711.74 : 2,564.27 = 1,124.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,711.74/2,564.27 = 1,124.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,711.74x = 2,564.27 × 1,124.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,711.74x = 2,884,686.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,884,686.95/1,711.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,685.24

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