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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,726.68, 2,382.78 and 940.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,726.68, 2,382.78 and 940.71 is: 1,298.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,726.68 : 2,382.78 = 940.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,726.68/2,382.78 = 940.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,726.68x = 2,382.78 × 940.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,726.68x = 2,241,504.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,241,504.97/1,726.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.16

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