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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.75, 2,007.05 and 966.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.75, 2,007.05 and 966.86 is: 1,450.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.75 : 2,007.05 = 966.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.75/2,007.05 = 966.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.75x = 2,007.05 × 966.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.75x = 1,940,521.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,940,521.49/1,337.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450.59

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