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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,755.93, 2,423.22 and 969.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,755.93, 2,423.22 and 969.96 is: 1,338.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,755.93 : 2,423.22 = 969.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,755.93/2,423.22 = 969.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,755.93x = 2,423.22 × 969.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,755.93x = 2,350,426.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,350,426.47/1,755.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.57

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