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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,723.88, 2,579.44 and 1,030.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,723.88, 2,579.44 and 1,030.92 is: 1,542.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,723.88 : 2,579.44 = 1,030.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,723.88/2,579.44 = 1,030.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,723.88x = 2,579.44 × 1,030.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,723.88x = 2,659,196.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,659,196.28/1,723.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,542.56

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