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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,720.66, 2,374.56 and 1,012.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,720.66, 2,374.56 and 1,012.55 is: 1,397.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,720.66 : 2,374.56 = 1,012.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,720.66/2,374.56 = 1,012.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,720.66x = 2,374.56 × 1,012.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,720.66x = 2,404,355.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,404,355.67/1,720.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397.35

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