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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,765.53, 2,436.43 and 968.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,765.53, 2,436.43 and 968.86 is: 1,337.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,765.53 : 2,436.43 = 968.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,765.53/2,436.43 = 968.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,765.53x = 2,436.43 × 968.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,765.53x = 2,360,560.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,360,560.78/1,765.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.03

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