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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,716.59, 2,368.89 and 930.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,716.59, 2,368.89 and 930.65 is: 1,284.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,716.59 : 2,368.89 = 930.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,716.59/2,368.89 = 930.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,716.59x = 2,368.89 × 930.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,716.59x = 2,204,607.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,204,607.48/1,716.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,284.29

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