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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.80, 1,721.24 and 966.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.80, 1,721.24 and 966.41 is: 1,334.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.80 : 1,721.24 = 966.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.80/1,721.24 = 966.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.80x = 1,721.24 × 966.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.80x = 1,663,423.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,663,423.55/1,246.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.15

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