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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,711.80, 2,363.64 and 1,049

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,711.80, 2,363.64 and 1,049 is: 1,448.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,711.80 : 2,363.64 = 1,049 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,711.80/2,363.64 = 1,049/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,711.80x = 2,363.64 × 1,049
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,711.80x = 2,479,458.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,479,458.36/1,711.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,448.45

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