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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,755.67, 2,422.81 and 969.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,755.67, 2,422.81 and 969.73 is: 1,338.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,755.67 : 2,422.81 = 969.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,755.67/2,422.81 = 969.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,755.67x = 2,422.81 × 969.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,755.67x = 2,349,471.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,349,471.54/1,755.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.22

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