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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,758.62, 2,426.87 and 972.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,758.62, 2,426.87 and 972.67 is: 1,342.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,758.62 : 2,426.87 = 972.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,758.62/2,426.87 = 972.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,758.62x = 2,426.87 × 972.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,758.62x = 2,360,540.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,360,540.01/1,758.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.27

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