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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,720.14, 2,373.80 and 934.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,720.14, 2,373.80 and 934.20 is: 1,289.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,720.14 : 2,373.80 = 934.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,720.14/2,373.80 = 934.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,720.14x = 2,373.80 × 934.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,720.14x = 2,217,603.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,217,603.96/1,720.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.20

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