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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,720.74, 2,374.58 and 964.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,720.74, 2,374.58 and 964.58 is: 1,331.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,720.74 : 2,374.58 = 964.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,720.74/2,374.58 = 964.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,720.74x = 2,374.58 × 964.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,720.74x = 2,290,462.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,290,462.91/1,720.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.09

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