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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,750.61, 2,415.76 and 964.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,750.61, 2,415.76 and 964.64 is: 1,331.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,750.61 : 2,415.76 = 964.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,750.61/2,415.76 = 964.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,750.61x = 2,415.76 × 964.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,750.61x = 2,330,342.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,330,342.35/1,750.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.16

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