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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,717.16, 2,369.80 and 971.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,717.16, 2,369.80 and 971.06 is: 1,340.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,717.16 : 2,369.80 = 971.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,717.16/2,369.80 = 971.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,717.16x = 2,369.80 × 971.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,717.16x = 2,301,217.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,301,217.99/1,717.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.13

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