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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,720.55, 2,374.43 and 1,057.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,720.55, 2,374.43 and 1,057.62 is: 1,459.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,720.55 : 2,374.43 = 1,057.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,720.55/2,374.43 = 1,057.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,720.55x = 2,374.43 × 1,057.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,720.55x = 2,511,246.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,511,246.44/1,720.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,459.56

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