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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,758.94, 2,427.29 and 972.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,758.94, 2,427.29 and 972.92 is: 1,342.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,758.94 : 2,427.29 = 972.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,758.94/2,427.29 = 972.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,758.94x = 2,427.29 × 972.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,758.94x = 2,361,558.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,361,558.99/1,758.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.60

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