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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,712.86, 2,363.75 and 926.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,712.86, 2,363.75 and 926.91 is: 1,279.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,712.86 : 2,363.75 = 926.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,712.86/2,363.75 = 926.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,712.86x = 2,363.75 × 926.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,712.86x = 2,190,973.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,190,973.49/1,712.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.13

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