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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,730.57, 2,388.17 and 944.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,730.57, 2,388.17 and 944.61 is: 1,303.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,730.57 : 2,388.17 = 944.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,730.57/2,388.17 = 944.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,730.57x = 2,388.17 × 944.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,730.57x = 2,255,891.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,255,891.63/1,730.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.56

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