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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.20, 2,059.11 and 966.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.20, 2,059.11 and 966.13 is: 1,445.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.20 : 2,059.11 = 966.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.20/2,059.11 = 966.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.20x = 2,059.11 × 966.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.20x = 1,989,357.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,989,357.65/1,376.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445.55

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