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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.57, 1,995.90 and 966.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.57, 1,995.90 and 966.07 is: 1,449.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.57 : 1,995.90 = 966.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.57/1,995.90 = 966.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.57x = 1,995.90 × 966.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.57x = 1,928,179.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,928,179.11/1,330.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449.14

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