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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,721.02, 2,376.08 and 1,132.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,721.02, 2,376.08 and 1,132.55 is: 1,563.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,721.02 : 2,376.08 = 1,132.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,721.02/2,376.08 = 1,132.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,721.02x = 2,376.08 × 1,132.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,721.02x = 2,691,032.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,691,032.24/1,721.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,563.63

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