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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,710.18, 2,359.63 and 964.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,710.18, 2,359.63 and 964.14 is: 1,330.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,710.18 : 2,359.63 = 964.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,710.18/2,359.63 = 964.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,710.18x = 2,359.63 × 964.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,710.18x = 2,275,013.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,275,013.67/1,710.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.28

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