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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,723.06, 2,378.70 and 1,060.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,723.06, 2,378.70 and 1,060.30 is: 1,463.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,723.06 : 2,378.70 = 1,060.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,723.06/2,378.70 = 1,060.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,723.06x = 2,378.70 × 1,060.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,723.06x = 2,522,131.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,522,131.35/1,723.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.75

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