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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,711.78, 2,362.25 and 925.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,711.78, 2,362.25 and 925.82 is: 1,277.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,711.78 : 2,362.25 = 925.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,711.78/2,362.25 = 925.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,711.78x = 2,362.25 × 925.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,711.78x = 2,187,019.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,187,019.57/1,711.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.63

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