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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,716.20, 2,368.35 and 930.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,716.20, 2,368.35 and 930.24 is: 1,283.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,716.20 : 2,368.35 = 930.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,716.20/2,368.35 = 930.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,716.20x = 2,368.35 × 930.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,716.20x = 2,203,133.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,203,133.90/1,716.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.73

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