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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,711.54, 2,361.93 and 925.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,711.54, 2,361.93 and 925.59 is: 1,277.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,711.54 : 2,361.93 = 925.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,711.54/2,361.93 = 925.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,711.54x = 2,361.93 × 925.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,711.54x = 2,186,176.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,186,176.16/1,711.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.31

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