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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,711.28, 2,361.57 and 925.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,711.28, 2,361.57 and 925.33 is: 1,276.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,711.28 : 2,361.57 = 925.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,711.28/2,361.57 = 925.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,711.28x = 2,361.57 × 925.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,711.28x = 2,185,231.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,185,231.57/1,711.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.96

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