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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,744.45, 2,407.11 and 958.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,744.45, 2,407.11 and 958.48 is: 1,322.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,744.45 : 2,407.11 = 958.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,744.45/2,407.11 = 958.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,744.45x = 2,407.11 × 958.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,744.45x = 2,307,166.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,307,166.79/1,744.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.58

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