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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,738.73, 2,399.44 and 952.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,738.73, 2,399.44 and 952.78 is: 1,314.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,738.73 : 2,399.44 = 952.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,738.73/2,399.44 = 952.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,738.73x = 2,399.44 × 952.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,738.73x = 2,286,138.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,286,138.44/1,738.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.83

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