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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,718.73, 2,371.84 and 932.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,718.73, 2,371.84 and 932.78 is: 1,287.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,718.73 : 2,371.84 = 932.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,718.73/2,371.84 = 932.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,718.73x = 2,371.84 × 932.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,718.73x = 2,212,408.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,212,408.51/1,718.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287.23

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