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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,752.52, 2,418.51 and 966.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,752.52, 2,418.51 and 966.58 is: 1,333.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,752.52 : 2,418.51 = 966.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,752.52/2,418.51 = 966.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,752.52x = 2,418.51 × 966.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,752.52x = 2,337,683.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,337,683.40/1,752.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.90

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