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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,712.69, 2,363.55 and 966.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,712.69, 2,363.55 and 966.61 is: 1,333.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,712.69 : 2,363.55 = 966.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,712.69/2,363.55 = 966.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,712.69x = 2,363.55 × 966.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,712.69x = 2,284,631.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,284,631.90/1,712.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.94

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