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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,738.03, 2,398.47 and 952.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,738.03, 2,398.47 and 952.08 is: 1,313.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,738.03 : 2,398.47 = 952.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,738.03/2,398.47 = 952.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,738.03x = 2,398.47 × 952.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,738.03x = 2,283,535.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,283,535.32/1,738.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.86

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