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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,726.66, 2,382.84 and 940.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,726.66, 2,382.84 and 940.76 is: 1,298.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,726.66 : 2,382.84 = 940.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,726.66/2,382.84 = 940.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,726.66x = 2,382.84 × 940.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,726.66x = 2,241,680.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,241,680.56/1,726.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.28

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