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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,731.86, 2,389.97 and 945.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,731.86, 2,389.97 and 945.92 is: 1,305.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,731.86 : 2,389.97 = 945.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,731.86/2,389.97 = 945.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,731.86x = 2,389.97 × 945.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,731.86x = 2,260,728.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,260,728.76/1,731.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305.38

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