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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,717.59, 2,370.27 and 931.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,717.59, 2,370.27 and 931.63 is: 1,285.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,717.59 : 2,370.27 = 931.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,717.59/2,370.27 = 931.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,717.59x = 2,370.27 × 931.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,717.59x = 2,208,214.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,208,214.64/1,717.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285.65

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