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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,763.28, 2,433.33 and 966.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,763.28, 2,433.33 and 966.66 is: 1,333.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,763.28 : 2,433.33 = 966.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,763.28/2,433.33 = 966.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,763.28x = 2,433.33 × 966.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,763.28x = 2,352,202.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,352,202.78/1,763.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.99

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