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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.79, 1,857.16 and 966.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.79, 1,857.16 and 966.09 is: 1,448.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.79 : 1,857.16 = 966.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.79/1,857.16 = 966.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.79x = 1,857.16 × 966.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.79x = 1,794,178.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,794,178.87/1,238.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,448.33

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