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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,712.14, 2,362.77 and 966.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,712.14, 2,362.77 and 966.13 is: 1,333.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,712.14 : 2,362.77 = 966.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,712.14/2,362.77 = 966.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,712.14x = 2,362.77 × 966.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,712.14x = 2,282,737.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,282,737.07/1,712.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.27

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