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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,731.69, 2,389.73 and 945.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,731.69, 2,389.73 and 945.74 is: 1,305.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,731.69 : 2,389.73 = 945.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,731.69/2,389.73 = 945.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,731.69x = 2,389.73 × 945.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,731.69x = 2,260,046.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,260,046.57/1,731.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305.11

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