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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,738.42, 2,398.20 and 1,030.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,738.42, 2,398.20 and 1,030.21 is: 1,421.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,738.42 : 2,398.20 = 1,030.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,738.42/2,398.20 = 1,030.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,738.42x = 2,398.20 × 1,030.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,738.42x = 2,470,649.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,470,649.62/1,738.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,421.20

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