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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,738.61, 2,399.29 and 941.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,738.61, 2,399.29 and 941.94 is: 1,299.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,738.61 : 2,399.29 = 941.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,738.61/2,399.29 = 941.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,738.61x = 2,399.29 × 941.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,738.61x = 2,259,978.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,259,978.12/1,738.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.88

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