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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,761.79, 2,431.17 and 975.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,761.79, 2,431.17 and 975.79 is: 1,346.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,761.79 : 2,431.17 = 975.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,761.79/2,431.17 = 975.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,761.79x = 2,431.17 × 975.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,761.79x = 2,372,299.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,372,299.22/1,761.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.53

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