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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,716.65, 2,368.96 and 930.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,716.65, 2,368.96 and 930.70 is: 1,284.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,716.65 : 2,368.96 = 930.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,716.65/2,368.96 = 930.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,716.65x = 2,368.96 × 930.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,716.65x = 2,204,791.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,204,791.07/1,716.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,284.36

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