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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,761.41, 2,430.61 and 975.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,761.41, 2,430.61 and 975.47 is: 1,346.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,761.41 : 2,430.61 = 975.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,761.41/2,430.61 = 975.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,761.41x = 2,430.61 × 975.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,761.41x = 2,370,972.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,370,972.54/1,761.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.06

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