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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,720.13, 2,373.79 and 934.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,720.13, 2,373.79 and 934.19 is: 1,289.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,720.13 : 2,373.79 = 934.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,720.13/2,373.79 = 934.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,720.13x = 2,373.79 × 934.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,720.13x = 2,217,556.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,217,556.68/1,720.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.18

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