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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,759.15, 2,427.50 and 973.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,759.15, 2,427.50 and 973.22 is: 1,342.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,759.15 : 2,427.50 = 973.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,759.15/2,427.50 = 973.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,759.15x = 2,427.50 × 973.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,759.15x = 2,362,481.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,362,481.85/1,759.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.97

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