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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,741.87, 2,403.81 and 955.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,741.87, 2,403.81 and 955.99 is: 1,319.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,741.87 : 2,403.81 = 955.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,741.87/2,403.81 = 955.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,741.87x = 2,403.81 × 955.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,741.87x = 2,298,018.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,298,018.32/1,741.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.28

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