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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,752.63, 2,418.62 and 966.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,752.63, 2,418.62 and 966.72 is: 1,334.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,752.63 : 2,418.62 = 966.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,752.63/2,418.62 = 966.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,752.63x = 2,418.62 × 966.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,752.63x = 2,338,128.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,338,128.33/1,752.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.07

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