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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,718.99, 2,372.19 and 933.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,718.99, 2,372.19 and 933.03 is: 1,287.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,718.99 : 2,372.19 = 933.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,718.99/2,372.19 = 933.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,718.99x = 2,372.19 × 933.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,718.99x = 2,213,324.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,213,324.44/1,718.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287.58

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