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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,731.11, 2,388.96 and 945.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,731.11, 2,388.96 and 945.23 is: 1,304.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,731.11 : 2,388.96 = 945.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,731.11/2,388.96 = 945.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,731.11x = 2,388.96 × 945.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,731.11x = 2,258,104.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,258,104.72/1,731.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.43

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