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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,755.41, 2,422.22 and 969.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,755.41, 2,422.22 and 969.30 is: 1,337.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,755.41 : 2,422.22 = 969.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,755.41/2,422.22 = 969.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,755.41x = 2,422.22 × 969.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,755.41x = 2,347,853.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,347,853.00/1,755.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.50

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