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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,755.54, 2,422.62 and 969.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,755.54, 2,422.62 and 969.57 is: 1,337.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,755.54 : 2,422.62 = 969.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,755.54/2,422.62 = 969.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,755.54x = 2,422.62 × 969.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,755.54x = 2,348,899.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,348,899.67/1,755.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.99

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