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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,709.19, 2,358.72 and 963.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,709.19, 2,358.72 and 963.11 is: 1,329.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,709.19 : 2,358.72 = 963.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,709.19/2,358.72 = 963.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,709.19x = 2,358.72 × 963.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,709.19x = 2,271,712.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,271,712.72/1,709.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.12

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