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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,407.68, 1,943.42 and 966.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,407.68, 1,943.42 and 966.23 is: 1,333.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,407.68 : 1,943.42 = 966.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,407.68/1,943.42 = 966.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,407.68x = 1,943.42 × 966.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,407.68x = 1,877,776.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,877,776.16/1,407.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.96

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