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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.54, 1,874.25 and 966.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.54, 1,874.25 and 966.42 is: 1,332.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.54 : 1,874.25 = 966.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.54/1,874.25 = 966.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.54x = 1,874.25 × 966.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.54x = 1,811,312.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,811,312.69/1,359.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.30

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