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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,723.36, 2,377.50 and 1,102

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,723.36, 2,377.50 and 1,102 is: 1,520.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,723.36 : 2,377.50 = 1,102 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,723.36/2,377.50 = 1,102/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,723.36x = 2,377.50 × 1,102
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,723.36x = 2,620,005
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,620,005/1,723.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,520.29

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