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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,722.28, 2,377.04 and 976.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,722.28, 2,377.04 and 976.52 is: 1,347.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,722.28 : 2,377.04 = 976.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,722.28/2,377.04 = 976.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,722.28x = 2,377.04 × 976.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,722.28x = 2,321,227.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,321,227.10/1,722.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,347.76

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