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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,720.82, 2,374.72 and 934.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,720.82, 2,374.72 and 934.88 is: 1,290.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,720.82 : 2,374.72 = 934.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,720.82/2,374.72 = 934.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,720.82x = 2,374.72 × 934.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,720.82x = 2,220,064.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,220,064.02/1,720.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.12

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