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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,722.70, 2,377.28 and 1,024.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,722.70, 2,377.28 and 1,024.30 is: 1,413.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,722.70 : 2,377.28 = 1,024.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,722.70/2,377.28 = 1,024.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,722.70x = 2,377.28 × 1,024.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,722.70x = 2,435,047.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,435,047.90/1,722.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,413.51

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