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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,765.66, 2,649.35 and 711.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,765.66, 2,649.35 and 711.43 is: 1,067.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,765.66 : 2,649.35 = 711.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,765.66/2,649.35 = 711.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,765.66x = 2,649.35 × 711.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,765.66x = 1,884,825.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,884,825.54/1,765.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.49

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