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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,710.94, 2,361.07 and 964.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,710.94, 2,361.07 and 964.90 is: 1,331.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,710.94 : 2,361.07 = 964.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,710.94/2,361.07 = 964.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,710.94x = 2,361.07 × 964.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,710.94x = 2,278,196.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,278,196.44/1,710.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.55

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