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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,717.35, 2,369.94 and 931.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,717.35, 2,369.94 and 931.40 is: 1,285.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,717.35 : 2,369.94 = 931.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,717.35/2,369.94 = 931.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,717.35x = 2,369.94 × 931.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,717.35x = 2,207,350.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,207,350.27/1,717.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285.32

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