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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,752.93, 2,419.00 and 966.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,752.93, 2,419.00 and 966.98 is: 1,334.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,752.93 : 2,419.00 = 966.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,752.93/2,419.00 = 966.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,752.93x = 2,419.00 × 966.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,752.93x = 2,339,128.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,339,128.25/1,752.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.41

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