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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,729.21, 2,386.32 and 943.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,729.21, 2,386.32 and 943.24 is: 1,301.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,729.21 : 2,386.32 = 943.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,729.21/2,386.32 = 943.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,729.21x = 2,386.32 × 943.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,729.21x = 2,250,872.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,250,872.48/1,729.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.68

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