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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.48, 1,906.02 and 966.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.48, 1,906.02 and 966.76 is: 1,333.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.48 : 1,906.02 = 966.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.48/1,906.02 = 966.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.48x = 1,906.02 × 966.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.48x = 1,842,663.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,842,663.90/1,381.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.83

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