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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,751.73, 2,628.96 and 930.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,751.73, 2,628.96 and 930.69 is: 1,396.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,751.73 : 2,628.96 = 930.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,751.73/2,628.96 = 930.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,751.73x = 2,628.96 × 930.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,751.73x = 2,446,743.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,446,743.29/1,751.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.76

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