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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,711.59, 2,361.99 and 925.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,711.59, 2,361.99 and 925.65 is: 1,277.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,711.59 : 2,361.99 = 925.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,711.59/2,361.99 = 925.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,711.59x = 2,361.99 × 925.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,711.59x = 2,186,376.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,186,376.04/1,711.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.39

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