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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,752.15, 2,625.81 and 970.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,752.15, 2,625.81 and 970.98 is: 1,455.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,752.15 : 2,625.81 = 970.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,752.15/2,625.81 = 970.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,752.15x = 2,625.81 × 970.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,752.15x = 2,549,608.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,549,608.99/1,752.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455.13

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