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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,740.02, 2,401.22 and 954.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,740.02, 2,401.22 and 954.08 is: 1,316.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,740.02 : 2,401.22 = 954.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,740.02/2,401.22 = 954.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,740.02x = 2,401.22 × 954.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,740.02x = 2,290,939.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,290,939.20/1,740.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.62

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