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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,718.72, 2,371.83 and 932.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,718.72, 2,371.83 and 932.77 is: 1,287.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,718.72 : 2,371.83 = 932.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,718.72/2,371.83 = 932.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,718.72x = 2,371.83 × 932.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,718.72x = 2,212,363.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,212,363.24/1,718.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287.22

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