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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,720.67, 2,374.52 and 934.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,720.67, 2,374.52 and 934.73 is: 1,289.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,720.67 : 2,374.52 = 934.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,720.67/2,374.52 = 934.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,720.67x = 2,374.52 × 934.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,720.67x = 2,219,518.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,219,518.53/1,720.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.91

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