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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,744.03, 2,406.81 and 958.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,744.03, 2,406.81 and 958.13 is: 1,322.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,744.03 : 2,406.81 = 958.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,744.03/2,406.81 = 958.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,744.03x = 2,406.81 × 958.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,744.03x = 2,306,037.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,306,037.45/1,744.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.25

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