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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,737.48, 2,397.72 and 940.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,737.48, 2,397.72 and 940.81 is: 1,298.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,737.48 : 2,397.72 = 940.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,737.48/2,397.72 = 940.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,737.48x = 2,397.72 × 940.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,737.48x = 2,255,805.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,255,805.48/1,737.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.32

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