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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,711.44, 2,361.78 and 965.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,711.44, 2,361.78 and 965.39 is: 1,332.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,711.44 : 2,361.78 = 965.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,711.44/2,361.78 = 965.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,711.44x = 2,361.78 × 965.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,711.44x = 2,280,039.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,280,039.33/1,711.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.24

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