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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,713.73, 2,364.95 and 967.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,713.73, 2,364.95 and 967.69 is: 1,335.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,713.73 : 2,364.95 = 967.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,713.73/2,364.95 = 967.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,713.73x = 2,364.95 × 967.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,713.73x = 2,288,543.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,288,543.19/1,713.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.41

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