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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,744.32, 2,407.07 and 958.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,744.32, 2,407.07 and 958.22 is: 1,322.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,744.32 : 2,407.07 = 958.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,744.32/2,407.07 = 958.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,744.32x = 2,407.07 × 958.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,744.32x = 2,306,492.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,306,492.98/1,744.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.29

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