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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,757.97, 2,426.04 and 972

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,757.97, 2,426.04 and 972 is: 1,341.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,757.97 : 2,426.04 = 972 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,757.97/2,426.04 = 972/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,757.97x = 2,426.04 × 972
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,757.97x = 2,358,110.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,358,110.88/1,757.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.38

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