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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,755.50, 2,422.62 and 969.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,755.50, 2,422.62 and 969.62 is: 1,338.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,755.50 : 2,422.62 = 969.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,755.50/2,422.62 = 969.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,755.50x = 2,422.62 × 969.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,755.50x = 2,349,020.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,349,020.80/1,755.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.09

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