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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,711.34, 2,361.65 and 925.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,711.34, 2,361.65 and 925.38 is: 1,277.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,711.34 : 2,361.65 = 925.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,711.34/2,361.65 = 925.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,711.34x = 2,361.65 × 925.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,711.34x = 2,185,428.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,185,428.29/1,711.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.03

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