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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,732.45, 2,390.70 and 1,069.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,732.45, 2,390.70 and 1,069.37 is: 1,475.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,732.45 : 2,390.70 = 1,069.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,732.45/2,390.70 = 1,069.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,732.45x = 2,390.70 × 1,069.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,732.45x = 2,556,542.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,556,542.86/1,732.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,475.68

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