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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,740.38, 2,401.74 and 954.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,740.38, 2,401.74 and 954.45 is: 1,317.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,740.38 : 2,401.74 = 954.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,740.38/2,401.74 = 954.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,740.38x = 2,401.74 × 954.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,740.38x = 2,292,340.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,292,340.74/1,740.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.15

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