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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.90, 1,556.83 and 966.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.90, 1,556.83 and 966.90 is: 1,443.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.90 : 1,556.83 = 966.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.90/1,556.83 = 966.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.90x = 1,556.83 × 966.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.90x = 1,505,298.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,505,298.93/1,042.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,443.38

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