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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,711.50, 2,362.12 and 965.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,711.50, 2,362.12 and 965.53 is: 1,332.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,711.50 : 2,362.12 = 965.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,711.50/2,362.12 = 965.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,711.50x = 2,362.12 × 965.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,711.50x = 2,280,700.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,280,700.98/1,711.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.57

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