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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,731.83, 2,389.93 and 945.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,731.83, 2,389.93 and 945.89 is: 1,305.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,731.83 : 2,389.93 = 945.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,731.83/2,389.93 = 945.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,731.83x = 2,389.93 × 945.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,731.83x = 2,260,610.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,260,610.89/1,731.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305.33

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