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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,726.30, 2,381.97 and 1,063.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,726.30, 2,381.97 and 1,063.72 is: 1,467.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,726.30 : 2,381.97 = 1,063.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,726.30/2,381.97 = 1,063.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,726.30x = 2,381.97 × 1,063.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,726.30x = 2,533,749.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,533,749.13/1,726.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467.73

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