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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,716.72, 2,369.07 and 930.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,716.72, 2,369.07 and 930.77 is: 1,284.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,716.72 : 2,369.07 = 930.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,716.72/2,369.07 = 930.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,716.72x = 2,369.07 × 930.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,716.72x = 2,205,059.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,205,059.28/1,716.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,284.46

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