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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,812.27, 2,717.36 and 966.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,812.27, 2,717.36 and 966.93 is: 1,449.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,812.27 : 2,717.36 = 966.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,812.27/2,717.36 = 966.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,812.27x = 2,717.36 × 966.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,812.27x = 2,627,499.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,627,499.32/1,812.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449.84

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