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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,720.22, 2,373.96 and 934.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,720.22, 2,373.96 and 934.32 is: 1,289.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,720.22 : 2,373.96 = 934.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,720.22/2,373.96 = 934.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,720.22x = 2,373.96 × 934.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,720.22x = 2,218,038.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,218,038.31/1,720.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.40

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