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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,758.54, 2,426.93 and 972.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,758.54, 2,426.93 and 972.74 is: 1,342.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,758.54 : 2,426.93 = 972.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,758.54/2,426.93 = 972.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,758.54x = 2,426.93 × 972.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,758.54x = 2,360,771.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,360,771.89/1,758.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.46

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