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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,736.78, 2,396.79 and 950.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,736.78, 2,396.79 and 950.81 is: 1,312.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,736.78 : 2,396.79 = 950.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,736.78/2,396.79 = 950.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,736.78x = 2,396.79 × 950.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,736.78x = 2,278,891.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,278,891.90/1,736.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.14

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