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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,760.54, 2,429.44 and 974.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,760.54, 2,429.44 and 974.53 is: 1,344.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,760.54 : 2,429.44 = 974.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,760.54/2,429.44 = 974.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,760.54x = 2,429.44 × 974.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,760.54x = 2,367,568.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,367,568.25/1,760.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.80

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