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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,713.89, 2,365.30 and 968.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,713.89, 2,365.30 and 968.09 is: 1,336.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,713.89 : 2,365.30 = 968.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,713.89/2,365.30 = 968.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,713.89x = 2,365.30 × 968.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,713.89x = 2,289,812.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,289,812.66/1,713.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.03

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