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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,720.41, 2,374.14 and 934.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,720.41, 2,374.14 and 934.45 is: 1,289.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,720.41 : 2,374.14 = 934.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,720.41/2,374.14 = 934.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,720.41x = 2,374.14 × 934.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,720.41x = 2,218,512.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,218,512.69/1,720.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.53

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