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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,722, 2,375.46 and 1,091.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,722, 2,375.46 and 1,091.46 is: 1,505.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,722 : 2,375.46 = 1,091.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,722/2,375.46 = 1,091.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,722x = 2,375.46 × 1,091.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,722x = 2,592,719.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,592,719.57/1,722
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505.64

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