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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,734.71, 2,392.34 and 1,145.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,734.71, 2,392.34 and 1,145.84 is: 1,580.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,734.71 : 2,392.34 = 1,145.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,734.71/2,392.34 = 1,145.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,734.71x = 2,392.34 × 1,145.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,734.71x = 2,741,238.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,741,238.87/1,734.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,580.23

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