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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,747.77, 2,411.91 and 961.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,747.77, 2,411.91 and 961.80 is: 1,327.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,747.77 : 2,411.91 = 961.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,747.77/2,411.91 = 961.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,747.77x = 2,411.91 × 961.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,747.77x = 2,319,765.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,319,765.99/1,747.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.27

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