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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,754.08, 2,420.63 and 957.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,754.08, 2,420.63 and 957.41 is: 1,321.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,754.08 : 2,420.63 = 957.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,754.08/2,420.63 = 957.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,754.08x = 2,420.63 × 957.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,754.08x = 2,317,535.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,317,535.37/1,754.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.23

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