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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,737.63, 2,397.93 and 951.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,737.63, 2,397.93 and 951.69 is: 1,313.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,737.63 : 2,397.93 = 951.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,737.63/2,397.93 = 951.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,737.63x = 2,397.93 × 951.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,737.63x = 2,282,086.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,282,086.00/1,737.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.33

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