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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,756.53, 2,423.97 and 970.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,756.53, 2,423.97 and 970.56 is: 1,339.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,756.53 : 2,423.97 = 970.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,756.53/2,423.97 = 970.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,756.53x = 2,423.97 × 970.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,756.53x = 2,352,608.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,352,608.32/1,756.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.35

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