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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,726.96, 2,383.26 and 941.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,726.96, 2,383.26 and 941.02 is: 1,298.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,726.96 : 2,383.26 = 941.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,726.96/2,383.26 = 941.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,726.96x = 2,383.26 × 941.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,726.96x = 2,242,695.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,242,695.33/1,726.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.64

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