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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,723.85, 2,378.49 and 1,094.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,723.85, 2,378.49 and 1,094.14 is: 1,509.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,723.85 : 2,378.49 = 1,094.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,723.85/2,378.49 = 1,094.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,723.85x = 2,378.49 × 1,094.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,723.85x = 2,602,401.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,602,401.05/1,723.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,509.64

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