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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,722.69, 2,377.36 and 976.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,722.69, 2,377.36 and 976.62 is: 1,347.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,722.69 : 2,377.36 = 976.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,722.69/2,377.36 = 976.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,722.69x = 2,377.36 × 976.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,722.69x = 2,321,787.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,321,787.46/1,722.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,347.77

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