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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,720.30, 2,374.35 and 974.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,720.30, 2,374.35 and 974.26 is: 1,344.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,720.30 : 2,374.35 = 974.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,720.30/2,374.35 = 974.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,720.30x = 2,374.35 × 974.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,720.30x = 2,313,234.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,313,234.23/1,720.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.67

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