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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,718.23, 2,371.14 and 932.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,718.23, 2,371.14 and 932.27 is: 1,286.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,718.23 : 2,371.14 = 932.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,718.23/2,371.14 = 932.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,718.23x = 2,371.14 × 932.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,718.23x = 2,210,542.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,210,542.69/1,718.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286.53

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