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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,729.89, 2,387.27 and 943.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,729.89, 2,387.27 and 943.93 is: 1,302.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,729.89 : 2,387.27 = 943.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,729.89/2,387.27 = 943.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,729.89x = 2,387.27 × 943.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,729.89x = 2,253,421.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,253,421.12/1,729.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.64

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