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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,722.31, 2,376.83 and 1,058.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,722.31, 2,376.83 and 1,058.78 is: 1,461.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,722.31 : 2,376.83 = 1,058.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,722.31/2,376.83 = 1,058.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,722.31x = 2,376.83 × 1,058.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,722.31x = 2,516,548.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,516,548.66/1,722.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,461.15

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