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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,747.63, 2,411.73 and 961.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,747.63, 2,411.73 and 961.73 is: 1,327.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,747.63 : 2,411.73 = 961.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,747.63/2,411.73 = 961.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,747.63x = 2,411.73 × 961.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,747.63x = 2,319,421.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,319,421.03/1,747.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.18

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