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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,728, 2,384.64 and 1,030.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,728, 2,384.64 and 1,030.32 is: 1,421.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,728 : 2,384.64 = 1,030.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,728/2,384.64 = 1,030.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,728x = 2,384.64 × 1,030.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,728x = 2,456,942.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,456,942.28/1,728
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,421.84

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