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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,747.54, 2,411.58 and 961.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,747.54, 2,411.58 and 961.59 is: 1,326.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,747.54 : 2,411.58 = 961.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,747.54/2,411.58 = 961.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,747.54x = 2,411.58 × 961.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,747.54x = 2,318,951.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,318,951.21/1,747.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326.98

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