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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,712.31, 2,362.94 and 966.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,712.31, 2,362.94 and 966.26 is: 1,333.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,712.31 : 2,362.94 = 966.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,712.31/2,362.94 = 966.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,712.31x = 2,362.94 × 966.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,712.31x = 2,283,219.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,283,219.10/1,712.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.41

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