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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,755.19, 2,422.17 and 969.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,755.19, 2,422.17 and 969.26 is: 1,337.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,755.19 : 2,422.17 = 969.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,755.19/2,422.17 = 969.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,755.19x = 2,422.17 × 969.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,755.19x = 2,347,712.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,347,712.49/1,755.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.58

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