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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,754.63, 2,421.39 and 968.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,754.63, 2,421.39 and 968.67 is: 1,336.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,754.63 : 2,421.39 = 968.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,754.63/2,421.39 = 968.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,754.63x = 2,421.39 × 968.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,754.63x = 2,345,523.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,345,523.01/1,754.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.77

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