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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,756.37, 2,421.82 and 1,197.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,756.37, 2,421.82 and 1,197.16 is: 1,650.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,756.37 : 2,421.82 = 1,197.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,756.37/2,421.82 = 1,197.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,756.37x = 2,421.82 × 1,197.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,756.37x = 2,899,308.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,899,308.36/1,756.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,650.74

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