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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,711.76, 2,567.96 and 685.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,711.76, 2,567.96 and 685.84 is: 1,028.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,711.76 : 2,567.96 = 685.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,711.76/2,567.96 = 685.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,711.76x = 2,567.96 × 685.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,711.76x = 1,761,209.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,761,209.69/1,711.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.89

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