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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,755.72, 2,422.82 and 969.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,755.72, 2,422.82 and 969.64 is: 1,338.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,755.72 : 2,422.82 = 969.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,755.72/2,422.82 = 969.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,755.72x = 2,422.82 × 969.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,755.72x = 2,349,263.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,349,263.18/1,755.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.06

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