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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,734.44, 2,394.42 and 1,211

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,734.44, 2,394.42 and 1,211 is: 1,671.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,734.44 : 2,394.42 = 1,211 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,734.44/2,394.42 = 1,211/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,734.44x = 2,394.42 × 1,211
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,734.44x = 2,899,642.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,899,642.62/1,734.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,671.80

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