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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,751.17, 2,416.57 and 965.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,751.17, 2,416.57 and 965.20 is: 1,331.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,751.17 : 2,416.57 = 965.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,751.17/2,416.57 = 965.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,751.17x = 2,416.57 × 965.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,751.17x = 2,332,473.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,332,473.36/1,751.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.95

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