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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,717.91, 2,370.60 and 971.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,717.91, 2,370.60 and 971.90 is: 1,341.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,717.91 : 2,370.60 = 971.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,717.91/2,370.60 = 971.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,717.91x = 2,370.60 × 971.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,717.91x = 2,303,974.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,303,974.29/1,717.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.15

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