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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,525.98, 2,104.74 and 966.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,525.98, 2,104.74 and 966.54 is: 1,333.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,525.98 : 2,104.74 = 966.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,525.98/2,104.74 = 966.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,525.98x = 2,104.74 × 966.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,525.98x = 2,034,315.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,034,315.40/1,525.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.12

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