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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,710.45, 2,360.53 and 964.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,710.45, 2,360.53 and 964.34 is: 1,330.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,710.45 : 2,360.53 = 964.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,710.45/2,360.53 = 964.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,710.45x = 2,360.53 × 964.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,710.45x = 2,276,353.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,276,353.50/1,710.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.85

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