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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.04, 1,559.52 and 966.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.04, 1,559.52 and 966.72 is: 1,330.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.04 : 1,559.52 = 966.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.04/1,559.52 = 966.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.04x = 1,559.52 × 966.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.04x = 1,507,619.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,507,619.17/1,133.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.60

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