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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,724.02, 2,379.95 and 1,015.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,724.02, 2,379.95 and 1,015.64 is: 1,402.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,724.02 : 2,379.95 = 1,015.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,724.02/2,379.95 = 1,015.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,724.02x = 2,379.95 × 1,015.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,724.02x = 2,417,168.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,417,168.17/1,724.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.06

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