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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,720.64, 2,376.96 and 1,332.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,720.64, 2,376.96 and 1,332.64 is: 1,840.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,720.64 : 2,376.96 = 1,332.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,720.64/2,376.96 = 1,332.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,720.64x = 2,376.96 × 1,332.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,720.64x = 3,167,631.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,167,631.97/1,720.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,840.96

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