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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,743.63, 2,406.23 and 957.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,743.63, 2,406.23 and 957.70 is: 1,321.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,743.63 : 2,406.23 = 957.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,743.63/2,406.23 = 957.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,743.63x = 2,406.23 × 957.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,743.63x = 2,304,446.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,304,446.47/1,743.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.64

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