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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,966.56, 2,948.76 and 733.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,966.56, 2,948.76 and 733.74 is: 1,100.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,966.56 : 2,948.76 = 733.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,966.56/2,948.76 = 733.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,966.56x = 2,948.76 × 733.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,966.56x = 2,163,623.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,163,623.16/1,966.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.21

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