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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,716.50, 2,368.80 and 970.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,716.50, 2,368.80 and 970.40 is: 1,339.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,716.50 : 2,368.80 = 970.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,716.50/2,368.80 = 970.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,716.50x = 2,368.80 × 970.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,716.50x = 2,298,689.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,298,689.44/1,716.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.17

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