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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,749.48, 2,414.22 and 963.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,749.48, 2,414.22 and 963.53 is: 1,329.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,749.48 : 2,414.22 = 963.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,749.48/2,414.22 = 963.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,749.48x = 2,414.22 × 963.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,749.48x = 2,326,161.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,326,161.33/1,749.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.63

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