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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,744.14, 2,406.93 and 958.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,744.14, 2,406.93 and 958.17 is: 1,322.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,744.14 : 2,406.93 = 958.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,744.14/2,406.93 = 958.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,744.14x = 2,406.93 × 958.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,744.14x = 2,306,248.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,306,248.12/1,744.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.28

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