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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,711.98, 2,566.38 and 930.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,711.98, 2,566.38 and 930.84 is: 1,395.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,711.98 : 2,566.38 = 930.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,711.98/2,566.38 = 930.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,711.98x = 2,566.38 × 930.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,711.98x = 2,388,889.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,388,889.16/1,711.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.40

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