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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,755.84, 2,422.94 and 969.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,755.84, 2,422.94 and 969.72 is: 1,338.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,755.84 : 2,422.94 = 969.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,755.84/2,422.94 = 969.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,755.84x = 2,422.94 × 969.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,755.84x = 2,349,573.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,349,573.38/1,755.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.15

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