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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,674.68, 2,311.01 and 966.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,674.68, 2,311.01 and 966.51 is: 1,333.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,674.68 : 2,311.01 = 966.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,674.68/2,311.01 = 966.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,674.68x = 2,311.01 × 966.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,674.68x = 2,233,614.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,233,614.28/1,674.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.76

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