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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,763.66, 2,433.87 and 966.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,763.66, 2,433.87 and 966.97 is: 1,334.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,763.66 : 2,433.87 = 966.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,763.66/2,433.87 = 966.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,763.66x = 2,433.87 × 966.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,763.66x = 2,353,467.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,353,467.10/1,763.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.42

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