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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,738.09, 2,398.61 and 1,029.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,738.09, 2,398.61 and 1,029.93 is: 1,421.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,738.09 : 2,398.61 = 1,029.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,738.09/2,398.61 = 1,029.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,738.09x = 2,398.61 × 1,029.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,738.09x = 2,470,393.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,470,393.98/1,738.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,421.33

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