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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,741.62, 2,403.52 and 955.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,741.62, 2,403.52 and 955.64 is: 1,318.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,741.62 : 2,403.52 = 955.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,741.62/2,403.52 = 955.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,741.62x = 2,403.52 × 955.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,741.62x = 2,296,899.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,296,899.85/1,741.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.83

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