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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,759.07, 2,427.39 and 973.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,759.07, 2,427.39 and 973.11 is: 1,342.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,759.07 : 2,427.39 = 973.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,759.07/2,427.39 = 973.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,759.07x = 2,427.39 × 973.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,759.07x = 2,362,117.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,362,117.48/1,759.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.83

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