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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,759.24, 2,427.67 and 962.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,759.24, 2,427.67 and 962.54 is: 1,328.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,759.24 : 2,427.67 = 962.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,759.24/2,427.67 = 962.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,759.24x = 2,427.67 × 962.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,759.24x = 2,336,724.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,336,724.67/1,759.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.26

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