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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,718.38, 2,371.30 and 932.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,718.38, 2,371.30 and 932.40 is: 1,286.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,718.38 : 2,371.30 = 932.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,718.38/2,371.30 = 932.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,718.38x = 2,371.30 × 932.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,718.38x = 2,211,000.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,211,000.12/1,718.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286.68

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