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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,741.19, 2,402.96 and 955.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,741.19, 2,402.96 and 955.24 is: 1,318.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,741.19 : 2,402.96 = 955.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,741.19/2,402.96 = 955.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,741.19x = 2,402.96 × 955.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,741.19x = 2,295,392.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,295,392.73/1,741.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.29

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