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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,717.15, 2,369.79 and 970.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,717.15, 2,369.79 and 970.84 is: 1,339.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,717.15 : 2,369.79 = 970.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,717.15/2,369.79 = 970.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,717.15x = 2,369.79 × 970.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,717.15x = 2,300,686.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,300,686.92/1,717.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.83

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