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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,719, 2,371.95 and 972.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,719, 2,371.95 and 972.72 is: 1,342.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,719 : 2,371.95 = 972.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,719/2,371.95 = 972.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,719x = 2,371.95 × 972.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,719x = 2,307,238.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,307,238.34/1,719
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.20

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