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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,759.13, 2,427.59 and 973.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,759.13, 2,427.59 and 973.22 is: 1,343.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,759.13 : 2,427.59 = 973.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,759.13/2,427.59 = 973.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,759.13x = 2,427.59 × 973.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,759.13x = 2,362,587.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,362,587.64/1,759.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.05

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