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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,711.86, 2,362.35 and 925.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,711.86, 2,362.35 and 925.89 is: 1,277.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,711.86 : 2,362.35 = 925.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,711.86/2,362.35 = 925.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,711.86x = 2,362.35 × 925.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,711.86x = 2,187,276.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,187,276.24/1,711.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.72

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