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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,749.55, 2,414.37 and 963.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,749.55, 2,414.37 and 963.59 is: 1,329.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,749.55 : 2,414.37 = 963.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,749.55/2,414.37 = 963.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,749.55x = 2,414.37 × 963.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,749.55x = 2,326,468.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,326,468.82/1,749.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.75

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