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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,714.26, 2,365.66 and 968.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,714.26, 2,365.66 and 968.35 is: 1,336.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,714.26 : 2,365.66 = 968.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,714.26/2,365.66 = 968.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,714.26x = 2,365.66 × 968.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,714.26x = 2,290,786.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,290,786.86/1,714.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.31

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