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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,731.63, 2,389.63 and 945.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,731.63, 2,389.63 and 945.66 is: 1,305.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,731.63 : 2,389.63 = 945.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,731.63/2,389.63 = 945.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,731.63x = 2,389.63 × 945.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,731.63x = 2,259,777.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,259,777.51/1,731.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305.00

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