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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,720.44, 2,373.80 and 974.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,720.44, 2,373.80 and 974.24 is: 1,344.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,720.44 : 2,373.80 = 974.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,720.44/2,373.80 = 974.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,720.44x = 2,373.80 × 974.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,720.44x = 2,312,634.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,312,634.17/1,720.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.21

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