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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,741.17, 2,402.86 and 955.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,741.17, 2,402.86 and 955.22 is: 1,318.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,741.17 : 2,402.86 = 955.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,741.17/2,402.86 = 955.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,741.17x = 2,402.86 × 955.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,741.17x = 2,295,254.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,295,254.54/1,741.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.22

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