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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,722.83, 2,377.49 and 1,014.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,722.83, 2,377.49 and 1,014.66 is: 1,400.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,722.83 : 2,377.49 = 1,014.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,722.83/2,377.49 = 1,014.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,722.83x = 2,377.49 × 1,014.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,722.83x = 2,412,338.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,412,338.93/1,722.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.22

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