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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,721.45, 2,376.58 and 1,133.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,721.45, 2,376.58 and 1,133.69 is: 1,565.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,721.45 : 2,376.58 = 1,133.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,721.45/2,376.58 = 1,133.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,721.45x = 2,376.58 × 1,133.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,721.45x = 2,694,304.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,694,304.98/1,721.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,565.14

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