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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,711.74, 2,362.20 and 925.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,711.74, 2,362.20 and 925.79 is: 1,277.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,711.74 : 2,362.20 = 925.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,711.74/2,362.20 = 925.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,711.74x = 2,362.20 × 925.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,711.74x = 2,186,889.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,186,889.33/1,711.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.58

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