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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,722.52, 2,376.90 and 1,023.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,722.52, 2,376.90 and 1,023.76 is: 1,412.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,722.52 : 2,376.90 = 1,023.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,722.52/2,376.90 = 1,023.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,722.52x = 2,376.90 × 1,023.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,722.52x = 2,433,375.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,433,375.14/1,722.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,412.68

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