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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,743.67, 2,406.20 and 957.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,743.67, 2,406.20 and 957.67 is: 1,321.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,743.67 : 2,406.20 = 957.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,743.67/2,406.20 = 957.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,743.67x = 2,406.20 × 957.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,743.67x = 2,304,345.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,304,345.55/1,743.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.55

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