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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,721.72, 2,376.04 and 975.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,721.72, 2,376.04 and 975.64 is: 1,346.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,721.72 : 2,376.04 = 975.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,721.72/2,376.04 = 975.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,721.72x = 2,376.04 × 975.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,721.72x = 2,318,159.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,318,159.67/1,721.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.42

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