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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,755.62, 2,422.76 and 969.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,755.62, 2,422.76 and 969.66 is: 1,338.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,755.62 : 2,422.76 = 969.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,755.62/2,422.76 = 969.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,755.62x = 2,422.76 × 969.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,755.62x = 2,349,253.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,349,253.46/1,755.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.13

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