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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,755.45, 2,422.41 and 969.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,755.45, 2,422.41 and 969.45 is: 1,337.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,755.45 : 2,422.41 = 969.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,755.45/2,422.41 = 969.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,755.45x = 2,422.41 × 969.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,755.45x = 2,348,405.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,348,405.37/1,755.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.78

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