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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,747.02, 2,410.88 and 961.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,747.02, 2,410.88 and 961.05 is: 1,326.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,747.02 : 2,410.88 = 961.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,747.02/2,410.88 = 961.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,747.02x = 2,410.88 × 961.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,747.02x = 2,316,971.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,316,971.42/1,747.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326.24

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