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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,725.65, 2,381.42 and 939.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,725.65, 2,381.42 and 939.69 is: 1,296.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,725.65 : 2,381.42 = 939.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,725.65/2,381.42 = 939.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,725.65x = 2,381.42 × 939.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,725.65x = 2,237,791.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,237,791.86/1,725.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,296.79

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