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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,718.55, 2,371.31 and 962.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,718.55, 2,371.31 and 962.31 is: 1,327.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,718.55 : 2,371.31 = 962.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,718.55/2,371.31 = 962.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,718.55x = 2,371.31 × 962.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,718.55x = 2,281,943.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,281,943.02/1,718.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.83

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