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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,751.64, 2,625.63 and 711.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,751.64, 2,625.63 and 711.23 is: 1,066.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,751.64 : 2,625.63 = 711.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,751.64/2,625.63 = 711.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,751.64x = 2,625.63 × 711.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,751.64x = 1,867,413.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,867,413.70/1,751.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.09

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