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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,720.46, 2,373.45 and 1,011.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,720.46, 2,373.45 and 1,011.93 is: 1,396.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,720.46 : 2,373.45 = 1,011.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,720.46/2,373.45 = 1,011.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,720.46x = 2,373.45 × 1,011.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,720.46x = 2,401,765.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,401,765.26/1,720.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.01

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