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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,718.89, 2,372.02 and 972.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,718.89, 2,372.02 and 972.93 is: 1,342.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,718.89 : 2,372.02 = 972.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,718.89/2,372.02 = 972.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,718.89x = 2,372.02 × 972.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,718.89x = 2,307,809.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,307,809.42/1,718.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.62

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