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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,717.07, 2,369.49 and 931.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,717.07, 2,369.49 and 931.10 is: 1,284.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,717.07 : 2,369.49 = 931.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,717.07/2,369.49 = 931.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,717.07x = 2,369.49 × 931.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,717.07x = 2,206,216.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,206,216.80/1,717.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,284.88

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