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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,741.67, 2,403.55 and 955.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,741.67, 2,403.55 and 955.72 is: 1,318.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,741.67 : 2,403.55 = 955.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,741.67/2,403.55 = 955.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,741.67x = 2,403.55 × 955.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,741.67x = 2,297,120.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,297,120.81/1,741.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.92

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