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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,730, 2,387.40 and 994

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,730, 2,387.40 and 994 is: 1,371.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,730 : 2,387.40 = 994 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,730/2,387.40 = 994/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,730x = 2,387.40 × 994
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,730x = 2,373,075.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,373,075.60/1,730
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.72

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