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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,720.10, 2,373.74 and 974.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,720.10, 2,373.74 and 974.06 is: 1,344.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,720.10 : 2,373.74 = 974.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,720.10/2,373.74 = 974.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,720.10x = 2,373.74 × 974.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,720.10x = 2,312,165.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,312,165.18/1,720.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.20

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