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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,711.92, 2,362.39 and 965.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,711.92, 2,362.39 and 965.81 is: 1,332.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,711.92 : 2,362.39 = 965.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,711.92/2,362.39 = 965.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,711.92x = 2,362.39 × 965.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,711.92x = 2,281,619.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,281,619.89/1,711.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.78

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