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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,766.33, 2,437.52 and 958.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,766.33, 2,437.52 and 958.78 is: 1,323.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,766.33 : 2,437.52 = 958.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,766.33/2,437.52 = 958.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,766.33x = 2,437.52 × 958.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,766.33x = 2,337,045.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,337,045.43/1,766.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.11

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