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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,730.38, 2,387.92 and 944.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,730.38, 2,387.92 and 944.43 is: 1,303.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,730.38 : 2,387.92 = 944.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,730.38/2,387.92 = 944.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,730.38x = 2,387.92 × 944.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,730.38x = 2,255,211.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,255,211.08/1,730.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.30

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