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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,758.68, 2,426.99 and 972.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,758.68, 2,426.99 and 972.73 is: 1,342.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,758.68 : 2,426.99 = 972.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,758.68/2,426.99 = 972.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,758.68x = 2,426.99 × 972.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,758.68x = 2,360,805.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,360,805.98/1,758.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.37

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