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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,707.26, 2,561.24 and 975.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,707.26, 2,561.24 and 975.32 is: 1,463.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,707.26 : 2,561.24 = 975.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,707.26/2,561.24 = 975.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,707.26x = 2,561.24 × 975.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,707.26x = 2,498,010.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,498,010.91/1,707.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.17

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