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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,761.23, 2,430.32 and 975.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,761.23, 2,430.32 and 975.20 is: 1,345.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,761.23 : 2,430.32 = 975.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,761.23/2,430.32 = 975.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,761.23x = 2,430.32 × 975.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,761.23x = 2,370,031.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,370,031.04/1,761.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.67

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