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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.40, 1,514.10 and 966.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.40, 1,514.10 and 966.20 is: 1,449.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.40 : 1,514.10 = 966.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.40/1,514.10 = 966.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.40x = 1,514.10 × 966.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.40x = 1,462,923.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,462,923.42/1,009.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449.30

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