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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,730.74, 2,388.47 and 944.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,730.74, 2,388.47 and 944.80 is: 1,303.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,730.74 : 2,388.47 = 944.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,730.74/2,388.47 = 944.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,730.74x = 2,388.47 × 944.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,730.74x = 2,256,626.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,256,626.46/1,730.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.85

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