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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,710.87, 2,360.79 and 964.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,710.87, 2,360.79 and 964.86 is: 1,331.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,710.87 : 2,360.79 = 964.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,710.87/2,360.79 = 964.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,710.87x = 2,360.79 × 964.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,710.87x = 2,277,831.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,277,831.84/1,710.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.39

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