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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,723.73, 2,376.27 and 1,060.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,723.73, 2,376.27 and 1,060.16 is: 1,461.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,723.73 : 2,376.27 = 1,060.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,723.73/2,376.27 = 1,060.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,723.73x = 2,376.27 × 1,060.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,723.73x = 2,519,214.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,519,214.52/1,723.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,461.49

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