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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,731.31, 2,389.21 and 945.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,731.31, 2,389.21 and 945.36 is: 1,304.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,731.31 : 2,389.21 = 945.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,731.31/2,389.21 = 945.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,731.31x = 2,389.21 × 945.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,731.31x = 2,258,661.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,258,661.20/1,731.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.60

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