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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,718.61, 2,371.66 and 932.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,718.61, 2,371.66 and 932.64 is: 1,287.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,718.61 : 2,371.66 = 932.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,718.61/2,371.66 = 932.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,718.61x = 2,371.66 × 932.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,718.61x = 2,211,904.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,211,904.98/1,718.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287.03

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