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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,720.58, 2,373.56 and 1,122.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,720.58, 2,373.56 and 1,122.81 is: 1,548.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,720.58 : 2,373.56 = 1,122.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,720.58/2,373.56 = 1,122.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,720.58x = 2,373.56 × 1,122.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,720.58x = 2,665,051.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,665,051.29/1,720.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,548.93

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