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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,675.62, 2,312.24 and 966.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,675.62, 2,312.24 and 966.96 is: 1,334.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,675.62 : 2,312.24 = 966.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,675.62/2,312.24 = 966.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,675.62x = 2,312.24 × 966.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,675.62x = 2,235,838.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,235,838.76/1,675.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.34

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