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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,751.96, 2,417.72 and 966.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,751.96, 2,417.72 and 966.00 is: 1,333.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,751.96 : 2,417.72 = 966.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,751.96/2,417.72 = 966.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,751.96x = 2,417.72 × 966.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,751.96x = 2,335,521.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,335,521.76/1,751.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.09

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