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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,720.78, 2,375.28 and 1,092.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,720.78, 2,375.28 and 1,092.37 is: 1,507.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,720.78 : 2,375.28 = 1,092.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,720.78/2,375.28 = 1,092.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,720.78x = 2,375.28 × 1,092.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,720.78x = 2,594,684.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,594,684.61/1,720.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,507.85

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