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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,722.08, 2,376.72 and 1,023.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,722.08, 2,376.72 and 1,023.52 is: 1,412.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,722.08 : 2,376.72 = 1,023.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,722.08/2,376.72 = 1,023.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,722.08x = 2,376.72 × 1,023.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,722.08x = 2,432,620.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,432,620.45/1,722.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,412.61

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