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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,755.76, 2,422.88 and 969.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,755.76, 2,422.88 and 969.79 is: 1,338.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,755.76 : 2,422.88 = 969.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,755.76/2,422.88 = 969.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,755.76x = 2,422.88 × 969.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,755.76x = 2,349,667.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,349,667.83/1,755.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.27

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