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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,741.28, 2,403 and 955.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,741.28, 2,403 and 955.28 is: 1,318.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,741.28 : 2,403 = 955.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,741.28/2,403 = 955.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,741.28x = 2,403 × 955.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,741.28x = 2,295,537.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,295,537.84/1,741.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.30

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