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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,728.98, 2,385.99 and 943.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,728.98, 2,385.99 and 943.04 is: 1,301.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,728.98 : 2,385.99 = 943.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,728.98/2,385.99 = 943.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,728.98x = 2,385.99 × 943.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,728.98x = 2,250,072.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,250,072.08/1,728.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.39

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