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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,711.78, 2,361.36 and 1,013.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,711.78, 2,361.36 and 1,013.02 is: 1,397.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,711.78 : 2,361.36 = 1,013.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,711.78/2,361.36 = 1,013.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,711.78x = 2,361.36 × 1,013.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,711.78x = 2,392,104.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,392,104.91/1,711.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397.44

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