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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,741.02, 2,402.67 and 955.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,741.02, 2,402.67 and 955.09 is: 1,318.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,741.02 : 2,402.67 = 955.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,741.02/2,402.67 = 955.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,741.02x = 2,402.67 × 955.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,741.02x = 2,294,766.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,294,766.09/1,741.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.06

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