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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299.10, 1,789.62 and 966.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299.10, 1,789.62 and 966.94 is: 1,332.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299.10 : 1,789.62 = 966.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299.10/1,789.62 = 966.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299.10x = 1,789.62 × 966.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299.10x = 1,730,455.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,730,455.16/1,299.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.04

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