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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,711.92, 2,567.91 and 541.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,711.92, 2,567.91 and 541.88 is: 812.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,711.92 : 2,567.91 = 541.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,711.92/2,567.91 = 541.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,711.92x = 2,567.91 × 541.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,711.92x = 1,391,486.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,391,486.23/1,711.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.82

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