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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,712.03, 2,362.73 and 966.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,712.03, 2,362.73 and 966.02 is: 1,333.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,712.03 : 2,362.73 = 966.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,712.03/2,362.73 = 966.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,712.03x = 2,362.73 × 966.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,712.03x = 2,282,427.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,282,427.79/1,712.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.17

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