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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,741.81, 2,403.74 and 955.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,741.81, 2,403.74 and 955.87 is: 1,319.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,741.81 : 2,403.74 = 955.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,741.81/2,403.74 = 955.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,741.81x = 2,403.74 × 955.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,741.81x = 2,297,662.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,297,662.95/1,741.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.12

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