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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,719.37, 2,372.76 and 973.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,719.37, 2,372.76 and 973.27 is: 1,343.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,719.37 : 2,372.76 = 973.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,719.37/2,372.76 = 973.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,719.37x = 2,372.76 × 973.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,719.37x = 2,309,336.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,309,336.13/1,719.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.13

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