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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,725.63, 2,381.30 and 939.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,725.63, 2,381.30 and 939.66 is: 1,296.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,725.63 : 2,381.30 = 939.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,725.63/2,381.30 = 939.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,725.63x = 2,381.30 × 939.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,725.63x = 2,237,612.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,237,612.36/1,725.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,296.69

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