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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,712.87, 2,363.76 and 967.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,712.87, 2,363.76 and 967.02 is: 1,334.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,712.87 : 2,363.76 = 967.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,712.87/2,363.76 = 967.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,712.87x = 2,363.76 × 967.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,712.87x = 2,285,803.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,285,803.20/1,712.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.49

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