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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,738.78, 2,399.55 and 952.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,738.78, 2,399.55 and 952.81 is: 1,314.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,738.78 : 2,399.55 = 952.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,738.78/2,399.55 = 952.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,738.78x = 2,399.55 × 952.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,738.78x = 2,286,315.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,286,315.24/1,738.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.90

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