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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,720.71, 2,374.47 and 974.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,720.71, 2,374.47 and 974.70 is: 1,345.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,720.71 : 2,374.47 = 974.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,720.71/2,374.47 = 974.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,720.71x = 2,374.47 × 974.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,720.71x = 2,314,395.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,314,395.91/1,720.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.02

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