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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,744.34, 2,407.25 and 958.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,744.34, 2,407.25 and 958.44 is: 1,322.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,744.34 : 2,407.25 = 958.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,744.34/2,407.25 = 958.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,744.34x = 2,407.25 × 958.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,744.34x = 2,307,204.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,307,204.69/1,744.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.68

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