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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,718.67, 2,371.80 and 972.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,718.67, 2,371.80 and 972.63 is: 1,342.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,718.67 : 2,371.80 = 972.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,718.67/2,371.80 = 972.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,718.67x = 2,371.80 × 972.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,718.67x = 2,306,883.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,306,883.53/1,718.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.25

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