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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.02, 1,876.11 and 966.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.02, 1,876.11 and 966.38 is: 1,334.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.02 : 1,876.11 = 966.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.02/1,876.11 = 966.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.02x = 1,876.11 × 966.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.02x = 1,813,035.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,813,035.18/1,359.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.08

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