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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.42, 1,859.79 and 966.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.42, 1,859.79 and 966.18 is: 1,447.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.42 : 1,859.79 = 966.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.42/1,859.79 = 966.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.42x = 1,859.79 × 966.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.42x = 1,796,891.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,796,891.90/1,241.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,447.45

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