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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,716.05, 2,368.15 and 930.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,716.05, 2,368.15 and 930.09 is: 1,283.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,716.05 : 2,368.15 = 930.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,716.05/2,368.15 = 930.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,716.05x = 2,368.15 × 930.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,716.05x = 2,202,599.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,202,599.19/1,716.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.53

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