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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,717.39, 2,369.98 and 971.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,717.39, 2,369.98 and 971.30 is: 1,340.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,717.39 : 2,369.98 = 971.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,717.39/2,369.98 = 971.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,717.39x = 2,369.98 × 971.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,717.39x = 2,301,961.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,301,961.57/1,717.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.38

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