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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,750.71, 2,415.88 and 964.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,750.71, 2,415.88 and 964.69 is: 1,331.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,750.71 : 2,415.88 = 964.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,750.71/2,415.88 = 964.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,750.71x = 2,415.88 × 964.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,750.71x = 2,330,575.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,330,575.28/1,750.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.22

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