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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,753.91, 2,420.22 and 967.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,753.91, 2,420.22 and 967.90 is: 1,335.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,753.91 : 2,420.22 = 967.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,753.91/2,420.22 = 967.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,753.91x = 2,420.22 × 967.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,753.91x = 2,342,530.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,342,530.94/1,753.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.61

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