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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,712.94, 2,363.85 and 966.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,712.94, 2,363.85 and 966.89 is: 1,334.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,712.94 : 2,363.85 = 966.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,712.94/2,363.85 = 966.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,712.94x = 2,363.85 × 966.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,712.94x = 2,285,582.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,285,582.93/1,712.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.30

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