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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,720.73, 2,372.94 and 1,279.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,720.73, 2,372.94 and 1,279.68 is: 1,764.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,720.73 : 2,372.94 = 1,279.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,720.73/2,372.94 = 1,279.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,720.73x = 2,372.94 × 1,279.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,720.73x = 3,036,603.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,036,603.86/1,720.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,764.72

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