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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,711.99, 2,566.36 and 672.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,711.99, 2,566.36 and 672.66 is: 1,008.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,711.99 : 2,566.36 = 672.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,711.99/2,566.36 = 672.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,711.99x = 2,566.36 × 672.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,711.99x = 1,726,287.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,726,287.72/1,711.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.35

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