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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,719.97, 2,373.58 and 934.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,719.97, 2,373.58 and 934.01 is: 1,288.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,719.97 : 2,373.58 = 934.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,719.97/2,373.58 = 934.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,719.97x = 2,373.58 × 934.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,719.97x = 2,216,959.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,216,959.01/1,719.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288.95

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