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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,711.70, 2,362.10 and 965.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,711.70, 2,362.10 and 965.66 is: 1,332.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,711.70 : 2,362.10 = 965.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,711.70/2,362.10 = 965.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,711.70x = 2,362.10 × 965.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,711.70x = 2,280,985.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,280,985.49/1,711.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.58

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