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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,761.53, 2,430.90 and 964.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,761.53, 2,430.90 and 964.85 is: 1,331.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,761.53 : 2,430.90 = 964.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,761.53/2,430.90 = 964.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,761.53x = 2,430.90 × 964.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,761.53x = 2,345,457.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,345,457.48/1,761.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.49

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