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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,729.03, 2,386.07 and 943.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,729.03, 2,386.07 and 943.06 is: 1,301.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,729.03 : 2,386.07 = 943.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,729.03/2,386.07 = 943.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,729.03x = 2,386.07 × 943.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,729.03x = 2,250,207.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,250,207.17/1,729.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.43

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