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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.96, 1,549.22 and 966.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.96, 1,549.22 and 966.32 is: 1,330.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.96 : 1,549.22 = 966.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.96/1,549.22 = 966.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.96x = 1,549.22 × 966.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.96x = 1,497,042.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,497,042.27/1,124.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.75

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