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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,741.42, 2,403.17 and 955.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,741.42, 2,403.17 and 955.46 is: 1,318.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,741.42 : 2,403.17 = 955.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,741.42/2,403.17 = 955.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,741.42x = 2,403.17 × 955.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,741.42x = 2,296,141.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,296,141.20/1,741.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.55

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