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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,711.82, 2,362.30 and 925.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,711.82, 2,362.30 and 925.86 is: 1,277.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,711.82 : 2,362.30 = 925.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,711.82/2,362.30 = 925.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,711.82x = 2,362.30 × 925.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,711.82x = 2,187,159.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,187,159.08/1,711.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.68

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