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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,721.62, 2,375.80 and 975.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,721.62, 2,375.80 and 975.58 is: 1,346.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,721.62 : 2,375.80 = 975.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,721.62/2,375.80 = 975.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,721.62x = 2,375.80 × 975.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,721.62x = 2,317,782.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,317,782.96/1,721.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.28

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