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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,720.34, 2,373.84 and 1,011.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,720.34, 2,373.84 and 1,011.77 is: 1,396.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,720.34 : 2,373.84 = 1,011.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,720.34/2,373.84 = 1,011.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,720.34x = 2,373.84 × 1,011.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,720.34x = 2,401,769.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,401,769.10/1,720.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.10

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