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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,738.94, 2,399.29 and 1,067.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,738.94, 2,399.29 and 1,067.11 is: 1,472.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,738.94 : 2,399.29 = 1,067.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,738.94/2,399.29 = 1,067.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,738.94x = 2,399.29 × 1,067.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,738.94x = 2,560,297.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,560,297.69/1,738.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472.34

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