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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,732.58, 2,390.98 and 946.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,732.58, 2,390.98 and 946.62 is: 1,306.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,732.58 : 2,390.98 = 946.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,732.58/2,390.98 = 946.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,732.58x = 2,390.98 × 946.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,732.58x = 2,263,349.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,263,349.49/1,732.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.35

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