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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,714.13, 2,365.49 and 968.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,714.13, 2,365.49 and 968.07 is: 1,335.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,714.13 : 2,365.49 = 968.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,714.13/2,365.49 = 968.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,714.13x = 2,365.49 × 968.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,714.13x = 2,289,959.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,289,959.90/1,714.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.93

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