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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,722.93, 2,376.96 and 1,013.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,722.93, 2,376.96 and 1,013.65 is: 1,398.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,722.93 : 2,376.96 = 1,013.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,722.93/2,376.96 = 1,013.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,722.93x = 2,376.96 × 1,013.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,722.93x = 2,409,407.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,409,407.21/1,722.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,398.43

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