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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,759.08, 2,427.54 and 973.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,759.08, 2,427.54 and 973.18 is: 1,342.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,759.08 : 2,427.54 = 973.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,759.08/2,427.54 = 973.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,759.08x = 2,427.54 × 973.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,759.08x = 2,362,433.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,362,433.38/1,759.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.99

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