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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,755.57, 2,422.64 and 958.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,755.57, 2,422.64 and 958.91 is: 1,323.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,755.57 : 2,422.64 = 958.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,755.57/2,422.64 = 958.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,755.57x = 2,422.64 × 958.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,755.57x = 2,323,084.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,323,084.01/1,755.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.26

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