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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,730.59, 2,388.18 and 944.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,730.59, 2,388.18 and 944.65 is: 1,303.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,730.59 : 2,388.18 = 944.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,730.59/2,388.18 = 944.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,730.59x = 2,388.18 × 944.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,730.59x = 2,255,994.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,255,994.24/1,730.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.60

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