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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,720.28, 2,374.04 and 934.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,720.28, 2,374.04 and 934.38 is: 1,289.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,720.28 : 2,374.04 = 934.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,720.28/2,374.04 = 934.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,720.28x = 2,374.04 × 934.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,720.28x = 2,218,255.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,218,255.50/1,720.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.47

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