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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,711.85, 2,567.93 and 787.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,711.85, 2,567.93 and 787.66 is: 1,181.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,711.85 : 2,567.93 = 787.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,711.85/2,567.93 = 787.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,711.85x = 2,567.93 × 787.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,711.85x = 2,022,655.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,022,655.74/1,711.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.56

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