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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,712.07, 2,362.74 and 966.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,712.07, 2,362.74 and 966.13 is: 1,333.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,712.07 : 2,362.74 = 966.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,712.07/2,362.74 = 966.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,712.07x = 2,362.74 × 966.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,712.07x = 2,282,714.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,282,714.00/1,712.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.31

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