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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,729.71, 2,386.98 and 943.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,729.71, 2,386.98 and 943.74 is: 1,302.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,729.71 : 2,386.98 = 943.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,729.71/2,386.98 = 943.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,729.71x = 2,386.98 × 943.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,729.71x = 2,252,688.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,252,688.51/1,729.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.35

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