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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,725.74, 2,381.44 and 979.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,725.74, 2,381.44 and 979.68 is: 1,351.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,725.74 : 2,381.44 = 979.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,725.74/2,381.44 = 979.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,725.74x = 2,381.44 × 979.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,725.74x = 2,333,046.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,333,046.69/1,725.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.91

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