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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,746.93, 2,410.77 and 961.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,746.93, 2,410.77 and 961.02 is: 1,326.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,746.93 : 2,410.77 = 961.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,746.93/2,410.77 = 961.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,746.93x = 2,410.77 × 961.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,746.93x = 2,316,793.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,316,793.38/1,746.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326.21

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