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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,716.83, 2,369.20 and 970.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,716.83, 2,369.20 and 970.79 is: 1,339.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,716.83 : 2,369.20 = 970.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,716.83/2,369.20 = 970.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,716.83x = 2,369.20 × 970.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,716.83x = 2,299,990.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,299,990.81/1,716.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.68

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