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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,751.66, 2,417.39 and 965.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,751.66, 2,417.39 and 965.70 is: 1,332.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,751.66 : 2,417.39 = 965.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,751.66/2,417.39 = 965.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,751.66x = 2,417.39 × 965.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,751.66x = 2,334,468.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,334,468.69/1,751.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.72

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