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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,710.39, 2,563.11 and 929.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,710.39, 2,563.11 and 929.73 is: 1,393.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,710.39 : 2,563.11 = 929.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,710.39/2,563.11 = 929.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,710.39x = 2,563.11 × 929.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,710.39x = 2,383,000.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,383,000.26/1,710.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.25

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