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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.81, 1,504.75 and 966.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.81, 1,504.75 and 966.45 is: 1,450.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.81 : 1,504.75 = 966.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.81/1,504.75 = 966.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.81x = 1,504.75 × 966.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.81x = 1,454,265.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454,265.64/1,002.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450.19

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