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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,758.52, 2,426.66 and 961.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,758.52, 2,426.66 and 961.69 is: 1,327.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,758.52 : 2,426.66 = 961.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,758.52/2,426.66 = 961.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,758.52x = 2,426.66 × 961.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,758.52x = 2,333,684.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,333,684.64/1,758.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.07

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