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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,755.99, 2,423.15 and 970.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,755.99, 2,423.15 and 970.10 is: 1,338.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,755.99 : 2,423.15 = 970.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,755.99/2,423.15 = 970.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,755.99x = 2,423.15 × 970.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,755.99x = 2,350,680.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,350,680.85/1,755.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.66

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