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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,722.68, 2,377.30 and 1,014.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,722.68, 2,377.30 and 1,014.55 is: 1,400.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,722.68 : 2,377.30 = 1,014.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,722.68/2,377.30 = 1,014.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,722.68x = 2,377.30 × 1,014.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,722.68x = 2,411,889.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,411,889.72/1,722.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.08

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