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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,720.68, 2,374.54 and 1,012.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,720.68, 2,374.54 and 1,012.55 is: 1,397.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,720.68 : 2,374.54 = 1,012.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,720.68/2,374.54 = 1,012.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,720.68x = 2,374.54 × 1,012.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,720.68x = 2,404,328.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,404,328.60/1,720.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397.32

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