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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,720.36, 2,374.41 and 1,022.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,720.36, 2,374.41 and 1,022.14 is: 1,410.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,720.36 : 2,374.41 = 1,022.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,720.36/2,374.41 = 1,022.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,720.36x = 2,374.41 × 1,022.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,720.36x = 2,426,979.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,426,979.44/1,720.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410.74

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