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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.77, 1,881.97 and 966.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.77, 1,881.97 and 966.25 is: 1,332.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.77 : 1,881.97 = 966.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.77/1,881.97 = 966.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.77x = 1,881.97 × 966.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.77x = 1,818,453.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,818,453.51/1,364.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.42

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