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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,717.23, 2,369.76 and 931.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,717.23, 2,369.76 and 931.26 is: 1,285.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,717.23 : 2,369.76 = 931.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,717.23/2,369.76 = 931.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,717.23x = 2,369.76 × 931.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,717.23x = 2,206,862.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,206,862.70/1,717.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285.13

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