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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,720.71, 2,374.41 and 974.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,720.71, 2,374.41 and 974.52 is: 1,344.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,720.71 : 2,374.41 = 974.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,720.71/2,374.41 = 974.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,720.71x = 2,374.41 × 974.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,720.71x = 2,313,922.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,313,922.59/1,720.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.75

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