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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,717.36, 2,369.94 and 971.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,717.36, 2,369.94 and 971.31 is: 1,340.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,717.36 : 2,369.94 = 971.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,717.36/2,369.94 = 971.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,717.36x = 2,369.94 × 971.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,717.36x = 2,301,951.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,301,951.67/1,717.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.40

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