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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,756.51, 2,423.80 and 970.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,756.51, 2,423.80 and 970.50 is: 1,339.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,756.51 : 2,423.80 = 970.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,756.51/2,423.80 = 970.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,756.51x = 2,423.80 × 970.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,756.51x = 2,352,297.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,352,297.90/1,756.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.19

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