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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.04, 1,564.98 and 966.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.04, 1,564.98 and 966.96 is: 1,333.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.04 : 1,564.98 = 966.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.04/1,564.98 = 966.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.04x = 1,564.98 × 966.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.04x = 1,513,273.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,513,273.06/1,135.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.23

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