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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,719.51, 2,372.94 and 933.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,719.51, 2,372.94 and 933.57 is: 1,288.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,719.51 : 2,372.94 = 933.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,719.51/2,372.94 = 933.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,719.51x = 2,372.94 × 933.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,719.51x = 2,215,305.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,215,305.60/1,719.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288.34

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