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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,720.94, 2,374.92 and 935.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,720.94, 2,374.92 and 935.00 is: 1,290.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,720.94 : 2,374.92 = 935.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,720.94/2,374.92 = 935.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,720.94x = 2,374.92 × 935.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,720.94x = 2,220,533.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,220,533.65/1,720.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.30

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