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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,720.91, 2,374.86 and 1,132.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,720.91, 2,374.86 and 1,132.50 is: 1,562.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,720.91 : 2,374.86 = 1,132.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,720.91/2,374.86 = 1,132.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,720.91x = 2,374.86 × 1,132.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,720.91x = 2,689,523.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,689,523.29/1,720.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,562.85

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