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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,718.81, 2,371.97 and 932.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,718.81, 2,371.97 and 932.86 is: 1,287.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,718.81 : 2,371.97 = 932.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,718.81/2,371.97 = 932.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,718.81x = 2,371.97 × 932.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,718.81x = 2,212,715.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,212,715.93/1,718.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287.35

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