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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,730.94, 2,388.69 and 944.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,730.94, 2,388.69 and 944.97 is: 1,304.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,730.94 : 2,388.69 = 944.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,730.94/2,388.69 = 944.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,730.94x = 2,388.69 × 944.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,730.94x = 2,257,240.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,257,240.39/1,730.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.05

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