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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,720.70, 2,374.52 and 1,022.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,720.70, 2,374.52 and 1,022.30 is: 1,410.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,720.70 : 2,374.52 = 1,022.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,720.70/2,374.52 = 1,022.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,720.70x = 2,374.52 × 1,022.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,720.70x = 2,427,471.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,427,471.80/1,720.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410.75

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