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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,724.29, 2,377.05 and 1,060.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,724.29, 2,377.05 and 1,060.70 is: 1,462.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,724.29 : 2,377.05 = 1,060.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,724.29/2,377.05 = 1,060.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,724.29x = 2,377.05 × 1,060.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,724.29x = 2,521,321.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,521,321.07/1,724.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.24

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