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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,732.15, 2,390.42 and 946.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,732.15, 2,390.42 and 946.22 is: 1,305.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,732.15 : 2,390.42 = 946.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,732.15/2,390.42 = 946.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,732.15x = 2,390.42 × 946.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,732.15x = 2,261,858.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,261,858.48/1,732.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305.81

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