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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,712.47, 2,363.31 and 966.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,712.47, 2,363.31 and 966.62 is: 1,333.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,712.47 : 2,363.31 = 966.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,712.47/2,363.31 = 966.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,712.47x = 2,363.31 × 966.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,712.47x = 2,284,406.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,284,406.06/1,712.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.99

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