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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,738.74, 2,399.46 and 952.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,738.74, 2,399.46 and 952.86 is: 1,314.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,738.74 : 2,399.46 = 952.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,738.74/2,399.46 = 952.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,738.74x = 2,399.46 × 952.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,738.74x = 2,286,349.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,286,349.46/1,738.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.95

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