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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,722.10, 2,376.43 and 976.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,722.10, 2,376.43 and 976.07 is: 1,346.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,722.10 : 2,376.43 = 976.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,722.10/2,376.43 = 976.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,722.10x = 2,376.43 × 976.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,722.10x = 2,319,562.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,319,562.03/1,722.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.94

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