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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,726.36, 2,380.19 and 1,253.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,726.36, 2,380.19 and 1,253.88 is: 1,728.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,726.36 : 2,380.19 = 1,253.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,726.36/2,380.19 = 1,253.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,726.36x = 2,380.19 × 1,253.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,726.36x = 2,984,466.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,984,466.37/1,726.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,728.76

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