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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,674.28, 2,310.26 and 966.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,674.28, 2,310.26 and 966.07 is: 1,333.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,674.28 : 2,310.26 = 966.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,674.28/2,310.26 = 966.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,674.28x = 2,310.26 × 966.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,674.28x = 2,231,856.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,231,856.50/1,674.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.03

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