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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,715.92, 2,367.97 and 929.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,715.92, 2,367.97 and 929.97 is: 1,283.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,715.92 : 2,367.97 = 929.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,715.92/2,367.97 = 929.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,715.92x = 2,367.97 × 929.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,715.92x = 2,202,141.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,202,141.06/1,715.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.36

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