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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,724.81, 2,378.83 and 1,060.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,724.81, 2,378.83 and 1,060.47 is: 1,462.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,724.81 : 2,378.83 = 1,060.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,724.81/2,378.83 = 1,060.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,724.81x = 2,378.83 × 1,060.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,724.81x = 2,522,677.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,522,677.85/1,724.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.58

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