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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,729.22, 2,386.33 and 943.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,729.22, 2,386.33 and 943.26 is: 1,301.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,729.22 : 2,386.33 = 943.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,729.22/2,386.33 = 943.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,729.22x = 2,386.33 × 943.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,729.22x = 2,250,929.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,250,929.64/1,729.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.71

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