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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.48, 1,550.48 and 966.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.48, 1,550.48 and 966.69 is: 1,335.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.48 : 1,550.48 = 966.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.48/1,550.48 = 966.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.48x = 1,550.48 × 966.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.48x = 1,498,828.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,498,828.68/1,122.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.28

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