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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,728.51, 2,384.36 and 1,064.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,728.51, 2,384.36 and 1,064.88 is: 1,468.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,728.51 : 2,384.36 = 1,064.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,728.51/2,384.36 = 1,064.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,728.51x = 2,384.36 × 1,064.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,728.51x = 2,539,051.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,539,051.95/1,728.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,468.93

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