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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.67, 1,397.67 and 966.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.67, 1,397.67 and 966.50 is: 1,333.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.67 : 1,397.67 = 966.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.67/1,397.67 = 966.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.67x = 1,397.67 × 966.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.67x = 1,350,851.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,350,851.55/1,012.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.95

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