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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,752.68, 2,418.70 and 966.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,752.68, 2,418.70 and 966.76 is: 1,334.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,752.68 : 2,418.70 = 966.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,752.68/2,418.70 = 966.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,752.68x = 2,418.70 × 966.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,752.68x = 2,338,302.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,338,302.41/1,752.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.13

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