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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,747.32, 2,411.21 and 961.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,747.32, 2,411.21 and 961.22 is: 1,326.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,747.32 : 2,411.21 = 961.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,747.32/2,411.21 = 961.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,747.32x = 2,411.21 × 961.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,747.32x = 2,317,691.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,317,691.22/1,747.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326.43

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