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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380, 1,905.36 and 966.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380, 1,905.36 and 966.56 is: 1,334.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380 : 1,905.36 = 966.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380/1,905.36 = 966.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380x = 1,905.36 × 966.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380x = 1,841,644.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,841,644.76/1,380
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.53

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