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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,747.49, 2,411.56 and 961.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,747.49, 2,411.56 and 961.52 is: 1,326.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,747.49 : 2,411.56 = 961.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,747.49/2,411.56 = 961.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,747.49x = 2,411.56 × 961.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,747.49x = 2,318,752.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,318,752.32/1,747.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326.91

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