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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,718.42, 2,371.38 and 932.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,718.42, 2,371.38 and 932.46 is: 1,286.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,718.42 : 2,371.38 = 932.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,718.42/2,371.38 = 932.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,718.42x = 2,371.38 × 932.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,718.42x = 2,211,217.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,211,217.94/1,718.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286.78

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