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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,750.85, 2,416.17 and 954.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,750.85, 2,416.17 and 954.23 is: 1,316.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,750.85 : 2,416.17 = 954.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,750.85/2,416.17 = 954.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,750.85x = 2,416.17 × 954.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,750.85x = 2,305,566.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,305,566.24/1,750.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.82

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