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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.68, 2,000.56 and 966.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.68, 2,000.56 and 966.72 is: 1,450.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.68 : 2,000.56 = 966.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.68/2,000.56 = 966.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.68x = 2,000.56 × 966.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.68x = 1,933,981.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,933,981.36/1,333.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450.11

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