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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,716.23, 2,368.41 and 930.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,716.23, 2,368.41 and 930.29 is: 1,283.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,716.23 : 2,368.41 = 930.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,716.23/2,368.41 = 930.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,716.23x = 2,368.41 × 930.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,716.23x = 2,203,296.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,203,296.30/1,716.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.80

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