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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,759.58, 2,428.22 and 973.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,759.58, 2,428.22 and 973.63 is: 1,343.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,759.58 : 2,428.22 = 973.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,759.58/2,428.22 = 973.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,759.58x = 2,428.22 × 973.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,759.58x = 2,364,187.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,364,187.84/1,759.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.61

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