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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.71, 1,633.83 and 966.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.71, 1,633.83 and 966.17 is: 1,329.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.71 : 1,633.83 = 966.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.71/1,633.83 = 966.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.71x = 1,633.83 × 966.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.71x = 1,578,557.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,578,557.53/1,187.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.08

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