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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,717.31, 2,369.89 and 931.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,717.31, 2,369.89 and 931.37 is: 1,285.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,717.31 : 2,369.89 = 931.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,717.31/2,369.89 = 931.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,717.31x = 2,369.89 × 931.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,717.31x = 2,207,233.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,207,233.76/1,717.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285.28

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