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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,718.76, 2,372.01 and 972.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,718.76, 2,372.01 and 972.72 is: 1,342.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,718.76 : 2,372.01 = 972.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,718.76/2,372.01 = 972.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,718.76x = 2,372.01 × 972.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,718.76x = 2,307,296.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,307,296.70/1,718.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.42

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