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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,732.46, 2,390.76 and 946.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,732.46, 2,390.76 and 946.49 is: 1,306.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,732.46 : 2,390.76 = 946.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,732.46/2,390.76 = 946.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,732.46x = 2,390.76 × 946.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,732.46x = 2,262,818.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,262,818.48/1,732.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.13

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