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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,711.96, 2,567.40 and 846.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,711.96, 2,567.40 and 846.88 is: 1,270.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,711.96 : 2,567.40 = 846.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,711.96/2,567.40 = 846.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,711.96x = 2,567.40 × 846.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,711.96x = 2,174,279.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,174,279.71/1,711.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.05

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