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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,744.99, 2,407.94 and 958.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,744.99, 2,407.94 and 958.84 is: 1,323.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,744.99 : 2,407.94 = 958.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,744.99/2,407.94 = 958.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,744.99x = 2,407.94 × 958.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,744.99x = 2,308,824.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,308,824.40/1,744.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.12

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