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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,710.92, 2,360.98 and 964.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,710.92, 2,360.98 and 964.88 is: 1,331.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,710.92 : 2,360.98 = 964.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,710.92/2,360.98 = 964.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,710.92x = 2,360.98 × 964.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,710.92x = 2,278,062.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,278,062.38/1,710.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.48

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