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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,721.71, 2,375.89 and 975.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,721.71, 2,375.89 and 975.57 is: 1,346.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,721.71 : 2,375.89 = 975.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,721.71/2,375.89 = 975.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,721.71x = 2,375.89 × 975.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,721.71x = 2,317,847.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,317,847.01/1,721.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.25

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