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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,748.61, 2,413.17 and 962.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,748.61, 2,413.17 and 962.64 is: 1,328.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,748.61 : 2,413.17 = 962.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,748.61/2,413.17 = 962.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,748.61x = 2,413.17 × 962.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,748.61x = 2,323,013.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,323,013.97/1,748.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.49

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