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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,720.98, 2,374.92 and 935.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,720.98, 2,374.92 and 935.01 is: 1,290.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,720.98 : 2,374.92 = 935.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,720.98/2,374.92 = 935.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,720.98x = 2,374.92 × 935.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,720.98x = 2,220,573.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,220,573.95/1,720.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.30

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