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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,711.81, 2,362.71 and 1,115.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,711.81, 2,362.71 and 1,115.77 is: 1,540.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,711.81 : 2,362.71 = 1,115.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,711.81/2,362.71 = 1,115.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,711.81x = 2,362.71 × 1,115.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,711.81x = 2,636,240.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,636,240.94/1,711.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,540.03

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