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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,733.54, 2,392.29 and 947.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,733.54, 2,392.29 and 947.60 is: 1,307.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,733.54 : 2,392.29 = 947.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,733.54/2,392.29 = 947.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,733.54x = 2,392.29 × 947.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,733.54x = 2,266,922.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,266,922.04/1,733.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.69

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