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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,752.61, 2,418.55 and 966.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,752.61, 2,418.55 and 966.64 is: 1,333.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,752.61 : 2,418.55 = 966.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,752.61/2,418.55 = 966.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,752.61x = 2,418.55 × 966.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,752.61x = 2,337,867.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,337,867.17/1,752.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.93

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