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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,737.42, 2,397.66 and 951.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,737.42, 2,397.66 and 951.50 is: 1,313.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,737.42 : 2,397.66 = 951.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,737.42/2,397.66 = 951.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,737.42x = 2,397.66 × 951.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,737.42x = 2,281,373.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,281,373.49/1,737.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.08

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