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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,966.30, 2,948.64 and 733.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,966.30, 2,948.64 and 733.48 is: 1,099.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,966.30 : 2,948.64 = 733.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,966.30/2,948.64 = 733.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,966.30x = 2,948.64 × 733.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,966.30x = 2,162,768.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,162,768.47/1,966.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.92

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