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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,711.99, 2,362.73 and 966.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,711.99, 2,362.73 and 966.14 is: 1,333.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,711.99 : 2,362.73 = 966.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,711.99/2,362.73 = 966.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,711.99x = 2,362.73 × 966.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,711.99x = 2,282,727.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,282,727.96/1,711.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.38

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