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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,728.58, 2,385.42 and 942.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,728.58, 2,385.42 and 942.62 is: 1,300.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,728.58 : 2,385.42 = 942.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,728.58/2,385.42 = 942.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,728.58x = 2,385.42 × 942.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,728.58x = 2,248,544.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,248,544.60/1,728.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.80

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