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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,722.58, 2,377.70 and 1,060.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,722.58, 2,377.70 and 1,060.40 is: 1,463.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,722.58 : 2,377.70 = 1,060.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,722.58/2,377.70 = 1,060.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,722.58x = 2,377.70 × 1,060.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,722.58x = 2,521,313.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,521,313.08/1,722.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.68

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