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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,711.68, 2,362.32 and 1,012.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,711.68, 2,362.32 and 1,012.92 is: 1,397.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,711.68 : 2,362.32 = 1,012.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,711.68/2,362.32 = 1,012.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,711.68x = 2,362.32 × 1,012.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,711.68x = 2,392,841.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,392,841.17/1,711.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397.95

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