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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,751.91, 2,417.64 and 955.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,751.91, 2,417.64 and 955.23 is: 1,318.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,751.91 : 2,417.64 = 955.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,751.91/2,417.64 = 955.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,751.91x = 2,417.64 × 955.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,751.91x = 2,309,402.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,309,402.26/1,751.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.22

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