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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,717.33, 2,369.88 and 971.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,717.33, 2,369.88 and 971.26 is: 1,340.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,717.33 : 2,369.88 = 971.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,717.33/2,369.88 = 971.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,717.33x = 2,369.88 × 971.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,717.33x = 2,301,769.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,301,769.65/1,717.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.32

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