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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,720.09, 2,373.72 and 934.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,720.09, 2,373.72 and 934.13 is: 1,289.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,720.09 : 2,373.72 = 934.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,720.09/2,373.72 = 934.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,720.09x = 2,373.72 × 934.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,720.09x = 2,217,363.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,217,363.06/1,720.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.10

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