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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,712.14, 2,362.75 and 926.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,712.14, 2,362.75 and 926.18 is: 1,278.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,712.14 : 2,362.75 = 926.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,712.14/2,362.75 = 926.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,712.14x = 2,362.75 × 926.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,712.14x = 2,188,337.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,188,337.70/1,712.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.13

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