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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.70, 1,811.85 and 966.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.70, 1,811.85 and 966.70 is: 1,447.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.70 : 1,811.85 = 966.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.70/1,811.85 = 966.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.70x = 1,811.85 × 966.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.70x = 1,751,515.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,751,515.40/1,209.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,447.89

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