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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,724.77, 2,380.19 and 1,061.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,724.77, 2,380.19 and 1,061.45 is: 1,464.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,724.77 : 2,380.19 = 1,061.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,724.77/2,380.19 = 1,061.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,724.77x = 2,380.19 × 1,061.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,724.77x = 2,526,457.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,526,457.78/1,724.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.81

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