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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,755.93, 2,423.18 and 969.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,755.93, 2,423.18 and 969.97 is: 1,338.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,755.93 : 2,423.18 = 969.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,755.93/2,423.18 = 969.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,755.93x = 2,423.18 × 969.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,755.93x = 2,350,407.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,350,407.05/1,755.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.55

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