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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,832.61, 2,750.13 and 967.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,832.61, 2,750.13 and 967.53 is: 1,451.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,832.61 : 2,750.13 = 967.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,832.61/2,750.13 = 967.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,832.61x = 2,750.13 × 967.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,832.61x = 2,660,833.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,660,833.28/1,832.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451.94

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