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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,724.76, 2,380.86 and 1,026

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,724.76, 2,380.86 and 1,026 is: 1,416.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,724.76 : 2,380.86 = 1,026 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,724.76/2,380.86 = 1,026/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,724.76x = 2,380.86 × 1,026
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,724.76x = 2,442,762.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,442,762.36/1,724.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416.29

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