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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,750.55, 2,623.35 and 970.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,750.55, 2,623.35 and 970.90 is: 1,454.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,750.55 : 2,623.35 = 970.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,750.55/2,623.35 = 970.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,750.55x = 2,623.35 × 970.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,750.55x = 2,546,997.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,546,997.40/1,750.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454.97

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