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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,711.83, 2,362.32 and 925.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,711.83, 2,362.32 and 925.87 is: 1,277.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,711.83 : 2,362.32 = 925.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,711.83/2,362.32 = 925.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,711.83x = 2,362.32 × 925.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,711.83x = 2,187,204.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,187,204.81/1,711.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.70

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