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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,730.95, 2,388.61 and 944.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,730.95, 2,388.61 and 944.84 is: 1,303.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,730.95 : 2,388.61 = 944.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,730.95/2,388.61 = 944.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,730.95x = 2,388.61 × 944.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,730.95x = 2,256,854.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,256,854.27/1,730.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.82

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