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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,719.71, 2,373.30 and 973.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,719.71, 2,373.30 and 973.74 is: 1,343.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,719.71 : 2,373.30 = 973.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,719.71/2,373.30 = 973.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,719.71x = 2,373.30 × 973.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,719.71x = 2,310,977.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,310,977.14/1,719.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.82

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