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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.48, 1,674.60 and 966.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.48, 1,674.60 and 966.48 is: 1,334.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.48 : 1,674.60 = 966.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.48/1,674.60 = 966.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.48x = 1,674.60 × 966.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.48x = 1,618,467.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,618,467.41/1,212.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.84

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