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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.60, 1,874.94 and 966.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.60, 1,874.94 and 966.52 is: 1,331.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.60 : 1,874.94 = 966.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.60/1,874.94 = 966.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.60x = 1,874.94 × 966.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.60x = 1,812,167.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,812,167.01/1,360.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.89

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