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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,719.94, 2,373.51 and 933.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,719.94, 2,373.51 and 933.99 is: 1,288.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,719.94 : 2,373.51 = 933.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,719.94/2,373.51 = 933.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,719.94x = 2,373.51 × 933.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,719.94x = 2,216,834.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,216,834.60/1,719.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288.90

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