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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,717.29, 2,369.87 and 931.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,717.29, 2,369.87 and 931.34 is: 1,285.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,717.29 : 2,369.87 = 931.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,717.29/2,369.87 = 931.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,717.29x = 2,369.87 × 931.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,717.29x = 2,207,138.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,207,138.22/1,717.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285.24

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