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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,711.56, 2,361.93 and 965.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,711.56, 2,361.93 and 965.48 is: 1,332.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,711.56 : 2,361.93 = 965.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,711.56/2,361.93 = 965.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,711.56x = 2,361.93 × 965.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,711.56x = 2,280,384.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,280,384.37/1,711.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.35

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