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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,741.27, 2,402.94 and 955.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,741.27, 2,402.94 and 955.30 is: 1,318.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,741.27 : 2,402.94 = 955.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,741.27/2,402.94 = 955.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,741.27x = 2,402.94 × 955.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,741.27x = 2,295,522.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,295,522.57/1,741.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.31

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