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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,712.12, 2,362.72 and 926.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,712.12, 2,362.72 and 926.17 is: 1,278.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,712.12 : 2,362.72 = 926.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,712.12/2,362.72 = 926.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,712.12x = 2,362.72 × 926.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,712.12x = 2,188,280.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,188,280.38/1,712.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.11

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