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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,674.18, 2,310.53 and 966.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,674.18, 2,310.53 and 966.04 is: 1,333.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,674.18 : 2,310.53 = 966.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,674.18/2,310.53 = 966.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,674.18x = 2,310.53 × 966.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,674.18x = 2,232,064.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,232,064.40/1,674.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.23

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