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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,754.81, 2,421.66 and 968.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,754.81, 2,421.66 and 968.84 is: 1,337.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,754.81 : 2,421.66 = 968.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,754.81/2,421.66 = 968.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,754.81x = 2,421.66 × 968.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,754.81x = 2,346,188.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,346,188.97/1,754.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.01

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