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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,713.09, 2,363.95 and 966.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,713.09, 2,363.95 and 966.90 is: 1,334.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,713.09 : 2,363.95 = 966.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,713.09/2,363.95 = 966.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,713.09x = 2,363.95 × 966.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,713.09x = 2,285,713.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,285,713.33/1,713.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.26

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