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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,753.81, 2,420.25 and 957.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,753.81, 2,420.25 and 957.14 is: 1,320.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,753.81 : 2,420.25 = 957.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,753.81/2,420.25 = 957.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,753.81x = 2,420.25 × 957.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,753.81x = 2,316,518.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,316,518.09/1,753.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.85

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