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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,718.51, 2,371.56 and 932.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,718.51, 2,371.56 and 932.57 is: 1,286.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,718.51 : 2,371.56 = 932.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,718.51/2,371.56 = 932.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,718.51x = 2,371.56 × 932.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,718.51x = 2,211,645.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,211,645.71/1,718.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286.96

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