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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,755.76, 2,423.08 and 969.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,755.76, 2,423.08 and 969.82 is: 1,338.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,755.76 : 2,423.08 = 969.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,755.76/2,423.08 = 969.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,755.76x = 2,423.08 × 969.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,755.76x = 2,349,951.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,349,951.45/1,755.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.42

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