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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,713.83, 2,364.93 and 967.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,713.83, 2,364.93 and 967.82 is: 1,335.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,713.83 : 2,364.93 = 967.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,713.83/2,364.93 = 967.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,713.83x = 2,364.93 × 967.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,713.83x = 2,288,814.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,288,814.73/1,713.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.50

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