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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,526.56, 2,105.88 and 966.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,526.56, 2,105.88 and 966.09 is: 1,332.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,526.56 : 2,105.88 = 966.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,526.56/2,105.88 = 966.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,526.56x = 2,105.88 × 966.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,526.56x = 2,034,469.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,034,469.61/1,526.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.72

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