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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,710.94, 2,361.13 and 964.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,710.94, 2,361.13 and 964.75 is: 1,331.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,710.94 : 2,361.13 = 964.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,710.94/2,361.13 = 964.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,710.94x = 2,361.13 × 964.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,710.94x = 2,277,906.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,277,906.94/1,710.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.38

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