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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,720.08, 2,373.96 and 974.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,720.08, 2,373.96 and 974.34 is: 1,344.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,720.08 : 2,373.96 = 974.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,720.08/2,373.96 = 974.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,720.08x = 2,373.96 × 974.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,720.08x = 2,313,044.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,313,044.19/1,720.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.73

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