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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,711.79, 2,567.69 and 413.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,711.79, 2,567.69 and 413.27 is: 619.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,711.79 : 2,567.69 = 413.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,711.79/2,567.69 = 413.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,711.79x = 2,567.69 × 413.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,711.79x = 1,061,137.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061,137.44/1,711.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.90

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