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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,722.10, 2,377.68 and 1,274.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,722.10, 2,377.68 and 1,274.07 is: 1,759.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,722.10 : 2,377.68 = 1,274.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,722.10/2,377.68 = 1,274.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,722.10x = 2,377.68 × 1,274.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,722.10x = 3,029,330.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,029,330.76/1,722.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,759.09

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