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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,724.39, 2,380.74 and 1,135.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,724.39, 2,380.74 and 1,135.93 is: 1,568.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,724.39 : 2,380.74 = 1,135.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,724.39/2,380.74 = 1,135.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,724.39x = 2,380.74 × 1,135.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,724.39x = 2,704,342.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,704,342.08/1,724.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,568.29

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