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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,755.31, 2,422.35 and 969.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,755.31, 2,422.35 and 969.34 is: 1,337.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,755.31 : 2,422.35 = 969.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,755.31/2,422.35 = 969.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,755.31x = 2,422.35 × 969.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,755.31x = 2,348,080.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,348,080.75/1,755.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.70

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