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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,720.52, 2,373.52 and 1,012.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,720.52, 2,373.52 and 1,012.14 is: 1,396.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,720.52 : 2,373.52 = 1,012.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,720.52/2,373.52 = 1,012.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,720.52x = 2,373.52 × 1,012.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,720.52x = 2,402,334.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,402,334.53/1,720.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.28

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