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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,758.57, 2,426.82 and 972.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,758.57, 2,426.82 and 972.60 is: 1,342.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,758.57 : 2,426.82 = 972.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,758.57/2,426.82 = 972.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,758.57x = 2,426.82 × 972.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,758.57x = 2,360,325.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,360,325.13/1,758.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.18

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