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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,711.38, 2,361.71 and 965.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,711.38, 2,361.71 and 965.37 is: 1,332.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,711.38 : 2,361.71 = 965.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,711.38/2,361.71 = 965.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,711.38x = 2,361.71 × 965.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,711.38x = 2,279,926.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,279,926.40/1,711.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.22

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