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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,729.54, 2,386.81 and 943.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,729.54, 2,386.81 and 943.60 is: 1,302.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,729.54 : 2,386.81 = 943.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,729.54/2,386.81 = 943.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,729.54x = 2,386.81 × 943.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,729.54x = 2,252,193.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,252,193.92/1,729.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.19

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