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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,717.82, 2,370.59 and 931.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,717.82, 2,370.59 and 931.87 is: 1,285.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,717.82 : 2,370.59 = 931.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,717.82/2,370.59 = 931.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,717.82x = 2,370.59 × 931.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,717.82x = 2,209,081.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,209,081.70/1,717.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285.98

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