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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,751.06, 2,416.44 and 965.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,751.06, 2,416.44 and 965.12 is: 1,331.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,751.06 : 2,416.44 = 965.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,751.06/2,416.44 = 965.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,751.06x = 2,416.44 × 965.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,751.06x = 2,332,154.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,332,154.57/1,751.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.85

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