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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.30, 1,911.39 and 966.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.30, 1,911.39 and 966.71 is: 1,450.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.30 : 1,911.39 = 966.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.30/1,911.39 = 966.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.30x = 1,911.39 × 966.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.30x = 1,847,759.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,847,759.83/1,274.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450.02

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