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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,729.13, 2,386.19 and 943.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,729.13, 2,386.19 and 943.18 is: 1,301.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,729.13 : 2,386.19 = 943.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,729.13/2,386.19 = 943.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,729.13x = 2,386.19 × 943.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,729.13x = 2,250,603.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,250,603.08/1,729.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.58

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