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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.32, 1,561.32 and 966.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.32, 1,561.32 and 966.24 is: 1,332.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.32 : 1,561.32 = 966.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.32/1,561.32 = 966.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.32x = 1,561.32 × 966.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.32x = 1,508,609.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,508,609.84/1,132.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.32

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