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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,746.09, 2,409.62 and 960.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,746.09, 2,409.62 and 960.14 is: 1,324.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,746.09 : 2,409.62 = 960.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,746.09/2,409.62 = 960.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,746.09x = 2,409.62 × 960.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,746.09x = 2,313,555.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,313,555.70/1,746.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.99

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