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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,732.64, 2,390.96 and 946.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,732.64, 2,390.96 and 946.67 is: 1,306.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,732.64 : 2,390.96 = 946.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,732.64/2,390.96 = 946.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,732.64x = 2,390.96 × 946.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,732.64x = 2,263,433.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,263,433.42/1,732.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.35

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