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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,720.39, 2,374.14 and 934.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,720.39, 2,374.14 and 934.43 is: 1,289.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,720.39 : 2,374.14 = 934.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,720.39/2,374.14 = 934.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,720.39x = 2,374.14 × 934.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,720.39x = 2,218,467.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,218,467.64/1,720.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.52

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