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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,739.91, 2,401.11 and 954

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,739.91, 2,401.11 and 954 is: 1,316.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,739.91 : 2,401.11 = 954 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,739.91/2,401.11 = 954/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,739.91x = 2,401.11 × 954
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,739.91x = 2,290,658.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,290,658.94/1,739.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.54

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