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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,756.06, 2,423.37 and 970.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,756.06, 2,423.37 and 970.09 is: 1,338.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,756.06 : 2,423.37 = 970.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,756.06/2,423.37 = 970.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,756.06x = 2,423.37 × 970.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,756.06x = 2,350,887.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,350,887.00/1,756.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.73

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