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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,711.39, 2,564.61 and 930.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,711.39, 2,564.61 and 930.73 is: 1,394.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,711.39 : 2,564.61 = 930.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,711.39/2,564.61 = 930.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,711.39x = 2,564.61 × 930.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,711.39x = 2,386,959.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,386,959.47/1,711.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.75

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