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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,714.95, 2,366.70 and 969

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,714.95, 2,366.70 and 969 is: 1,337.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,714.95 : 2,366.70 = 969 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,714.95/2,366.70 = 969/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,714.95x = 2,366.70 × 969
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,714.95x = 2,293,332.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,293,332.30/1,714.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.26

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