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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,750.32, 2,415.35 and 964.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,750.32, 2,415.35 and 964.22 is: 1,330.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,750.32 : 2,415.35 = 964.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,750.32/2,415.35 = 964.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,750.32x = 2,415.35 × 964.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,750.32x = 2,328,928.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,328,928.78/1,750.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.57

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