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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,722.12, 2,376.62 and 976.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,722.12, 2,376.62 and 976.06 is: 1,347.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,722.12 : 2,376.62 = 976.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,722.12/2,376.62 = 976.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,722.12x = 2,376.62 × 976.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,722.12x = 2,319,723.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,319,723.72/1,722.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,347.02

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