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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,744.26, 2,407.13 and 958.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,744.26, 2,407.13 and 958.31 is: 1,322.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,744.26 : 2,407.13 = 958.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,744.26/2,407.13 = 958.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,744.26x = 2,407.13 × 958.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,744.26x = 2,306,776.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,306,776.75/1,744.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.50

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