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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,713.59, 2,364.86 and 967.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,713.59, 2,364.86 and 967.58 is: 1,335.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,713.59 : 2,364.86 = 967.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,713.59/2,364.86 = 967.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,713.59x = 2,364.86 × 967.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,713.59x = 2,288,191.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,288,191.24/1,713.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.32

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