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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,749.13, 2,413.94 and 963.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,749.13, 2,413.94 and 963.29 is: 1,329.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,749.13 : 2,413.94 = 963.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,749.13/2,413.94 = 963.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,749.13x = 2,413.94 × 963.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,749.13x = 2,325,325.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,325,325.48/1,749.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.42

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