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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,756.62, 2,423.93 and 970.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,756.62, 2,423.93 and 970.65 is: 1,339.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,756.62 : 2,423.93 = 970.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,756.62/2,423.93 = 970.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,756.62x = 2,423.93 × 970.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,756.62x = 2,352,782.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,352,782.80/1,756.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.38

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