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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,716.28, 2,368.48 and 930.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,716.28, 2,368.48 and 930.34 is: 1,283.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,716.28 : 2,368.48 = 930.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,716.28/2,368.48 = 930.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,716.28x = 2,368.48 × 930.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,716.28x = 2,203,491.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,203,491.68/1,716.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.88

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