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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,722.14, 2,376.54 and 976.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,722.14, 2,376.54 and 976.02 is: 1,346.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,722.14 : 2,376.54 = 976.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,722.14/2,376.54 = 976.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,722.14x = 2,376.54 × 976.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,722.14x = 2,319,550.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,319,550.57/1,722.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.90

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