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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,720.15, 2,373.64 and 973.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,720.15, 2,373.64 and 973.96 is: 1,343.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,720.15 : 2,373.64 = 973.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,720.15/2,373.64 = 973.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,720.15x = 2,373.64 × 973.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,720.15x = 2,311,834.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,311,834.60/1,720.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.97

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