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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,720.58, 2,374.43 and 974.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,720.58, 2,374.43 and 974.54 is: 1,344.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,720.58 : 2,374.43 = 974.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,720.58/2,374.43 = 974.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,720.58x = 2,374.43 × 974.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,720.58x = 2,313,960.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,313,960.27/1,720.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.88

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