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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,726.82, 2,383.14 and 970.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,726.82, 2,383.14 and 970.69 is: 1,339.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,726.82 : 2,383.14 = 970.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,726.82/2,383.14 = 970.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,726.82x = 2,383.14 × 970.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,726.82x = 2,313,290.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,313,290.17/1,726.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.62

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