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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,752.91, 2,419.00 and 966.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,752.91, 2,419.00 and 966.94 is: 1,334.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,752.91 : 2,419.00 = 966.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,752.91/2,419.00 = 966.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,752.91x = 2,419.00 × 966.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,752.91x = 2,339,019.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,339,019.40/1,752.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.37

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