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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,710.33, 2,359.98 and 964.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,710.33, 2,359.98 and 964.13 is: 1,330.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,710.33 : 2,359.98 = 964.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,710.33/2,359.98 = 964.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,710.33x = 2,359.98 × 964.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,710.33x = 2,275,315.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,275,315.72/1,710.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.34

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