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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,722.72, 2,376.72 and 1,102.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,722.72, 2,376.72 and 1,102.08 is: 1,520.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,722.72 : 2,376.72 = 1,102.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,722.72/2,376.72 = 1,102.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,722.72x = 2,376.72 × 1,102.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,722.72x = 2,619,335.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,619,335.58/1,722.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,520.47

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