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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,751.94, 2,417.64 and 965.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,751.94, 2,417.64 and 965.97 is: 1,333.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,751.94 : 2,417.64 = 965.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,751.94/2,417.64 = 965.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,751.94x = 2,417.64 × 965.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,751.94x = 2,335,367.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,335,367.71/1,751.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.02

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