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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,711.68, 2,361.87 and 965.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,711.68, 2,361.87 and 965.67 is: 1,332.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,711.68 : 2,361.87 = 965.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,711.68/2,361.87 = 965.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,711.68x = 2,361.87 × 965.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,711.68x = 2,280,787.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,280,787.00/1,711.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.48

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