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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,729.08, 2,386.12 and 943.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,729.08, 2,386.12 and 943.12 is: 1,301.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,729.08 : 2,386.12 = 943.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,729.08/2,386.12 = 943.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,729.08x = 2,386.12 × 943.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,729.08x = 2,250,397.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,250,397.49/1,729.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.50

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