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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,717.03, 2,369.47 and 931.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,717.03, 2,369.47 and 931.07 is: 1,284.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,717.03 : 2,369.47 = 931.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,717.03/2,369.47 = 931.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,717.03x = 2,369.47 × 931.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,717.03x = 2,206,142.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,206,142.43/1,717.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,284.86

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