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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,740.22, 2,401.47 and 954.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,740.22, 2,401.47 and 954.25 is: 1,316.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,740.22 : 2,401.47 = 954.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,740.22/2,401.47 = 954.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,740.22x = 2,401.47 × 954.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,740.22x = 2,291,596.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,291,596.74/1,740.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.85

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