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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,716.82, 2,368.81 and 970.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,716.82, 2,368.81 and 970.68 is: 1,339.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,716.82 : 2,368.81 = 970.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,716.82/2,368.81 = 970.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,716.82x = 2,368.81 × 970.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,716.82x = 2,299,347.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,299,347.80/1,716.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.30

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