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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,717.66, 2,370.24 and 971.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,717.66, 2,370.24 and 971.62 is: 1,340.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,717.66 : 2,370.24 = 971.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,717.66/2,370.24 = 971.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,717.66x = 2,370.24 × 971.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,717.66x = 2,302,972.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,302,972.59/1,717.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.76

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