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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,744.19, 2,407 and 958.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,744.19, 2,407 and 958.25 is: 1,322.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,744.19 : 2,407 = 958.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,744.19/2,407 = 958.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,744.19x = 2,407 × 958.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,744.19x = 2,306,507.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,306,507.75/1,744.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.39

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