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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,711.78, 2,565.01 and 1,017.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,711.78, 2,565.01 and 1,017.06 is: 1,524.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,711.78 : 2,565.01 = 1,017.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,711.78/2,565.01 = 1,017.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,711.78x = 2,565.01 × 1,017.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,711.78x = 2,608,769.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,608,769.07/1,711.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524.01

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