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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,711.78, 2,361.90 and 965.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,711.78, 2,361.90 and 965.77 is: 1,332.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,711.78 : 2,361.90 = 965.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,711.78/2,361.90 = 965.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,711.78x = 2,361.90 × 965.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,711.78x = 2,281,052.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,281,052.16/1,711.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.56

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