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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,751.15, 2,416.59 and 965.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,751.15, 2,416.59 and 965.21 is: 1,331.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,751.15 : 2,416.59 = 965.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,751.15/2,416.59 = 965.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,751.15x = 2,416.59 × 965.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,751.15x = 2,332,522.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,332,522.88/1,751.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.99

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