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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,711.92, 2,362.44 and 925.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,711.92, 2,362.44 and 925.95 is: 1,277.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,711.92 : 2,362.44 = 925.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,711.92/2,362.44 = 925.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,711.92x = 2,362.44 × 925.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,711.92x = 2,187,490.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,187,490.78/1,711.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.80

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