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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,811.97, 2,717.41 and 701.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,811.97, 2,717.41 and 701.19 is: 1,051.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,811.97 : 2,717.41 = 701.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,811.97/2,717.41 = 701.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,811.97x = 2,717.41 × 701.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,811.97x = 1,905,420.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,905,420.72/1,811.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.57

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