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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,721.76, 2,375.80 and 1,023

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,721.76, 2,375.80 and 1,023 is: 1,411.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,721.76 : 2,375.80 = 1,023 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,721.76/2,375.80 = 1,023/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,721.76x = 2,375.80 × 1,023
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,721.76x = 2,430,443.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,430,443.40/1,721.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411.60

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