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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,749.63, 2,414.48 and 963.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,749.63, 2,414.48 and 963.66 is: 1,329.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,749.63 : 2,414.48 = 963.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,749.63/2,414.48 = 963.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,749.63x = 2,414.48 × 963.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,749.63x = 2,326,742.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,326,742.03/1,749.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.85

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