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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,744.36, 2,407.19 and 958.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,744.36, 2,407.19 and 958.41 is: 1,322.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,744.36 : 2,407.19 = 958.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,744.36/2,407.19 = 958.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,744.36x = 2,407.19 × 958.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,744.36x = 2,307,071.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,307,071.49/1,744.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.59

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