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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,755.22, 2,422.17 and 969.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,755.22, 2,422.17 and 969.25 is: 1,337.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,755.22 : 2,422.17 = 969.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,755.22/2,422.17 = 969.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,755.22x = 2,422.17 × 969.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,755.22x = 2,347,689.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,347,689.48/1,755.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.55

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