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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,720.44, 2,374.18 and 934.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,720.44, 2,374.18 and 934.47 is: 1,289.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,720.44 : 2,374.18 = 934.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,720.44/2,374.18 = 934.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,720.44x = 2,374.18 × 934.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,720.44x = 2,218,597.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,218,597.65/1,720.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.55

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