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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,738.69, 2,399.40 and 952.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,738.69, 2,399.40 and 952.74 is: 1,314.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,738.69 : 2,399.40 = 952.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,738.69/2,399.40 = 952.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,738.69x = 2,399.40 × 952.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,738.69x = 2,286,004.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,286,004.36/1,738.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.79

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