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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,747.67, 2,411.78 and 961.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,747.67, 2,411.78 and 961.67 is: 1,327.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,747.67 : 2,411.78 = 961.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,747.67/2,411.78 = 961.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,747.67x = 2,411.78 × 961.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,747.67x = 2,319,331.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,319,331.66/1,747.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.10

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