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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,734.53, 2,393.74 and 1,026.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,734.53, 2,393.74 and 1,026.79 is: 1,417.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,734.53 : 2,393.74 = 1,026.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,734.53/2,393.74 = 1,026.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,734.53x = 2,393.74 × 1,026.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,734.53x = 2,457,856.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,457,856.33/1,734.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,417.02

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