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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,737, 2,605.50 and 711

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,737, 2,605.50 and 711 is: 1,066.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,737 : 2,605.50 = 711 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,737/2,605.50 = 711/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,737x = 2,605.50 × 711
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,737x = 1,852,510.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,852,510.50/1,737
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.50

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