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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,755.80, 2,422.91 and 969.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,755.80, 2,422.91 and 969.83 is: 1,338.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,755.80 : 2,422.91 = 969.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,755.80/2,422.91 = 969.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,755.80x = 2,422.91 × 969.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,755.80x = 2,349,801.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,349,801.12/1,755.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.31

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