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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.72, 1,716.36 and 966.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.72, 1,716.36 and 966.30 is: 1,334.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.72 : 1,716.36 = 966.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.72/1,716.36 = 966.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.72x = 1,716.36 × 966.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.72x = 1,658,518.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,658,518.67/1,242.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.59

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