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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,749.30, 2,621.48 and 969.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,749.30, 2,621.48 and 969.65 is: 1,453.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,749.30 : 2,621.48 = 969.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,749.30/2,621.48 = 969.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,749.30x = 2,621.48 × 969.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,749.30x = 2,541,903.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,541,903.95/1,749.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,453.10

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