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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,711.26, 2,361.52 and 965.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,711.26, 2,361.52 and 965.35 is: 1,332.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,711.26 : 2,361.52 = 965.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,711.26/2,361.52 = 965.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,711.26x = 2,361.52 × 965.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,711.26x = 2,279,687.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,279,687.43/1,711.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.17

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