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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,737.03, 2,396.42 and 1,072.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,737.03, 2,396.42 and 1,072.73 is: 1,479.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,737.03 : 2,396.42 = 1,072.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,737.03/2,396.42 = 1,072.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,737.03x = 2,396.42 × 1,072.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,737.03x = 2,570,711.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,570,711.63/1,737.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479.95

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