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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,717.13, 2,369.61 and 971.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,717.13, 2,369.61 and 971.08 is: 1,340.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,717.13 : 2,369.61 = 971.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,717.13/2,369.61 = 971.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,717.13x = 2,369.61 × 971.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,717.13x = 2,301,074.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,301,074.95/1,717.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.07

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