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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,744.79, 2,407.86 and 958.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,744.79, 2,407.86 and 958.89 is: 1,323.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,744.79 : 2,407.86 = 958.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,744.79/2,407.86 = 958.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,744.79x = 2,407.86 × 958.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,744.79x = 2,308,872.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,308,872.88/1,744.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.30

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