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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,749.50, 2,414.31 and 963.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,749.50, 2,414.31 and 963.62 is: 1,329.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,749.50 : 2,414.31 = 963.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,749.50/2,414.31 = 963.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,749.50x = 2,414.31 × 963.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,749.50x = 2,326,477.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,326,477.40/1,749.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.80

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