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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,526.63, 2,105.43 and 966.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,526.63, 2,105.43 and 966.47 is: 1,332.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,526.63 : 2,105.43 = 966.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,526.63/2,105.43 = 966.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,526.63x = 2,105.43 × 966.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,526.63x = 2,034,834.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,034,834.93/1,526.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.89

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