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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,716.81, 2,368.95 and 970.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,716.81, 2,368.95 and 970.77 is: 1,339.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,716.81 : 2,368.95 = 970.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,716.81/2,368.95 = 970.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,716.81x = 2,368.95 × 970.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,716.81x = 2,299,705.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,299,705.59/1,716.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.52

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