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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,720.06, 2,372.82 and 1,159.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,720.06, 2,372.82 and 1,159.82 is: 1,599.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,720.06 : 2,372.82 = 1,159.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,720.06/2,372.82 = 1,159.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,720.06x = 2,372.82 × 1,159.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,720.06x = 2,752,044.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,752,044.09/1,720.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,599.97

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