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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,711.43, 2,361.76 and 965.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,711.43, 2,361.76 and 965.32 is: 1,332.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,711.43 : 2,361.76 = 965.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,711.43/2,361.76 = 965.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,711.43x = 2,361.76 × 965.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,711.43x = 2,279,845.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,279,845.85/1,711.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.13

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