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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,717.05, 2,369.55 and 931.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,717.05, 2,369.55 and 931.12 is: 1,284.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,717.05 : 2,369.55 = 931.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,717.05/2,369.55 = 931.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,717.05x = 2,369.55 × 931.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,717.05x = 2,206,332.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,206,332.96/1,717.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,284.95

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