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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,749.44, 2,624.88 and 969.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,749.44, 2,624.88 and 969.32 is: 1,454.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,749.44 : 2,624.88 = 969.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,749.44/2,624.88 = 969.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,749.44x = 2,624.88 × 969.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,749.44x = 2,544,348.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,544,348.68/1,749.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454.38

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