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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,747.64, 2,619.06 and 966.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,747.64, 2,619.06 and 966.48 is: 1,448.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,747.64 : 2,619.06 = 966.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,747.64/2,619.06 = 966.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,747.64x = 2,619.06 × 966.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,747.64x = 2,531,269.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,531,269.11/1,747.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,448.40

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