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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,718.26, 2,371.22 and 972.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,718.26, 2,371.22 and 972.16 is: 1,341.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,718.26 : 2,371.22 = 972.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,718.26/2,371.22 = 972.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,718.26x = 2,371.22 × 972.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,718.26x = 2,305,205.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,305,205.24/1,718.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.59

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