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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.00, 1,721.49 and 966.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.00, 1,721.49 and 966.61 is: 1,334.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.00 : 1,721.49 = 966.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.00/1,721.49 = 966.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.00x = 1,721.49 × 966.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.00x = 1,664,005.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,664,005.15/1,247.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.40

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