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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,718.47, 2,371.60 and 972.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,718.47, 2,371.60 and 972.15 is: 1,341.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,718.47 : 2,371.60 = 972.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,718.47/2,371.60 = 972.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,718.47x = 2,371.60 × 972.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,718.47x = 2,305,550.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,305,550.94/1,718.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.63

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