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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,716.61, 2,368.90 and 930.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,716.61, 2,368.90 and 930.64 is: 1,284.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,716.61 : 2,368.90 = 930.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,716.61/2,368.90 = 930.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,716.61x = 2,368.90 × 930.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,716.61x = 2,204,593.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,204,593.10/1,716.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,284.27

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