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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,741.38, 2,403.10 and 955.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,741.38, 2,403.10 and 955.43 is: 1,318.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,741.38 : 2,403.10 = 955.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,741.38/2,403.10 = 955.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,741.38x = 2,403.10 × 955.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,741.38x = 2,295,993.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,295,993.83/1,741.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.49

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