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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,755.88, 2,633.34 and 974.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,755.88, 2,633.34 and 974.92 is: 1,462.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,755.88 : 2,633.34 = 974.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,755.88/2,633.34 = 974.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,755.88x = 2,633.34 × 974.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,755.88x = 2,567,295.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,567,295.83/1,755.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.11

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