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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,711.10, 2,361.50 and 965.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,711.10, 2,361.50 and 965.24 is: 1,332.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,711.10 : 2,361.50 = 965.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,711.10/2,361.50 = 965.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,711.10x = 2,361.50 × 965.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,711.10x = 2,279,422.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,279,422.17/1,711.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.14

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