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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,720.53, 2,374.21 and 974.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,720.53, 2,374.21 and 974.56 is: 1,344.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,720.53 : 2,374.21 = 974.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,720.53/2,374.21 = 974.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,720.53x = 2,374.21 × 974.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,720.53x = 2,313,810.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,313,810.10/1,720.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.82

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