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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,720.32, 2,374.05 and 934.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,720.32, 2,374.05 and 934.37 is: 1,289.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,720.32 : 2,374.05 = 934.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,720.32/2,374.05 = 934.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,720.32x = 2,374.05 × 934.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,720.32x = 2,218,229.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,218,229.23/1,720.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.43

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