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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.85, 1,721.27 and 966.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.85, 1,721.27 and 966.45 is: 1,334.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.85 : 1,721.27 = 966.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.85/1,721.27 = 966.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.85x = 1,721.27 × 966.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.85x = 1,663,521.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,663,521.39/1,246.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.18

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