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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,738.72, 2,399.43 and 952.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,738.72, 2,399.43 and 952.76 is: 1,314.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,738.72 : 2,399.43 = 952.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,738.72/2,399.43 = 952.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,738.72x = 2,399.43 × 952.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,738.72x = 2,286,086.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,286,086.93/1,738.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.81

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