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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,741.40, 2,403.08 and 955.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,741.40, 2,403.08 and 955.42 is: 1,318.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,741.40 : 2,403.08 = 955.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,741.40/2,403.08 = 955.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,741.40x = 2,403.08 × 955.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,741.40x = 2,295,950.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,295,950.69/1,741.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.45

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