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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,751.29, 2,416.80 and 965.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,751.29, 2,416.80 and 965.37 is: 1,332.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,751.29 : 2,416.80 = 965.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,751.29/2,416.80 = 965.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,751.29x = 2,416.80 × 965.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,751.29x = 2,333,095.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,333,095.34/1,751.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.21

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