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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,717.85, 2,370.61 and 931.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,717.85, 2,370.61 and 931.89 is: 1,286.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,717.85 : 2,370.61 = 931.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,717.85/2,370.61 = 931.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,717.85x = 2,370.61 × 931.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,717.85x = 2,209,147.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,209,147.75/1,717.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286.00

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