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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,714.48, 2,365.84 and 968.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,714.48, 2,365.84 and 968.40 is: 1,336.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,714.48 : 2,365.84 = 968.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,714.48/2,365.84 = 968.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,714.48x = 2,365.84 × 968.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,714.48x = 2,291,079.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,291,079.46/1,714.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.31

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