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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,751.45, 2,627.28 and 711.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,751.45, 2,627.28 and 711.43 is: 1,067.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,751.45 : 2,627.28 = 711.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,751.45/2,627.28 = 711.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,751.45x = 2,627.28 × 711.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,751.45x = 1,869,125.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,869,125.81/1,751.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.19

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