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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,741.22, 2,402.77 and 955.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,741.22, 2,402.77 and 955.11 is: 1,317.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,741.22 : 2,402.77 = 955.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,741.22/2,402.77 = 955.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,741.22x = 2,402.77 × 955.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,741.22x = 2,294,909.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,294,909.65/1,741.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.99

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