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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,711.61, 2,362.03 and 925.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,711.61, 2,362.03 and 925.66 is: 1,277.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,711.61 : 2,362.03 = 925.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,711.61/2,362.03 = 925.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,711.61x = 2,362.03 × 925.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,711.61x = 2,186,420.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,186,420.25/1,711.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.41

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