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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,758.91, 2,427.04 and 972.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,758.91, 2,427.04 and 972.80 is: 1,342.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,758.91 : 2,427.04 = 972.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,758.91/2,427.04 = 972.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,758.91x = 2,427.04 × 972.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,758.91x = 2,361,024.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,361,024.51/1,758.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.32

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