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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,720.85, 2,374.88 and 974.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,720.85, 2,374.88 and 974.52 is: 1,344.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,720.85 : 2,374.88 = 974.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,720.85/2,374.88 = 974.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,720.85x = 2,374.88 × 974.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,720.85x = 2,314,363.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,314,363.19/1,720.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.90

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