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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,755.09, 2,421.96 and 969.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,755.09, 2,421.96 and 969.12 is: 1,337.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,755.09 : 2,421.96 = 969.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,755.09/2,421.96 = 969.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,755.09x = 2,421.96 × 969.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,755.09x = 2,347,169.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,347,169.88/1,755.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.35

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