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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,716, 2,368.80 and 1,218.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,716, 2,368.80 and 1,218.72 is: 1,682.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,716 : 2,368.80 = 1,218.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,716/2,368.80 = 1,218.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,716x = 2,368.80 × 1,218.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,716x = 2,886,903.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,886,903.94/1,716
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,682.34

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