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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,755.25, 2,422.23 and 958.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,755.25, 2,422.23 and 958.57 is: 1,322.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,755.25 : 2,422.23 = 958.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,755.25/2,422.23 = 958.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,755.25x = 2,422.23 × 958.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,755.25x = 2,321,867.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,321,867.36/1,755.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.81

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