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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,761.35, 2,430.64 and 975.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,761.35, 2,430.64 and 975.38 is: 1,346.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,761.35 : 2,430.64 = 975.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,761.35/2,430.64 = 975.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,761.35x = 2,430.64 × 975.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,761.35x = 2,370,786.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,370,786.71/1,761.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.01

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