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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,717.86, 2,370.62 and 931.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,717.86, 2,370.62 and 931.90 is: 1,286.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,717.86 : 2,370.62 = 931.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,717.86/2,370.62 = 931.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,717.86x = 2,370.62 × 931.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,717.86x = 2,209,180.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,209,180.78/1,717.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286.01

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