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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,750.71, 2,416.01 and 954.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,750.71, 2,416.01 and 954.06 is: 1,316.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,750.71 : 2,416.01 = 954.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,750.71/2,416.01 = 954.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,750.71x = 2,416.01 × 954.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,750.71x = 2,305,018.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,305,018.50/1,750.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.62

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