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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,738.89, 2,399.74 and 952.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,738.89, 2,399.74 and 952.97 is: 1,315.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,738.89 : 2,399.74 = 952.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,738.89/2,399.74 = 952.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,738.89x = 2,399.74 × 952.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,738.89x = 2,286,865.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,286,865.85/1,738.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315.13

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