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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,713.84, 2,567.88 and 942

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,713.84, 2,567.88 and 942 is: 1,411.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,713.84 : 2,567.88 = 942 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,713.84/2,567.88 = 942/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,713.84x = 2,567.88 × 942
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,713.84x = 2,418,942.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,418,942.96/1,713.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411.42

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