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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,761.54, 2,430.92 and 964.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,761.54, 2,430.92 and 964.86 is: 1,331.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,761.54 : 2,430.92 = 964.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,761.54/2,430.92 = 964.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,761.54x = 2,430.92 × 964.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,761.54x = 2,345,499.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,345,499.88/1,761.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.51

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