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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,716.90, 2,369.32 and 930.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,716.90, 2,369.32 and 930.94 is: 1,284.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,716.90 : 2,369.32 = 930.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,716.90/2,369.32 = 930.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,716.90x = 2,369.32 × 930.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,716.90x = 2,205,694.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,205,694.76/1,716.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,284.70

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