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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,711.62, 2,362.04 and 925.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,711.62, 2,362.04 and 925.67 is: 1,277.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,711.62 : 2,362.04 = 925.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,711.62/2,362.04 = 925.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,711.62x = 2,362.04 × 925.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,711.62x = 2,186,453.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,186,453.13/1,711.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.42

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