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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,407.99, 1,943.85 and 966.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,407.99, 1,943.85 and 966.54 is: 1,334.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,407.99 : 1,943.85 = 966.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,407.99/1,943.85 = 966.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,407.99x = 1,943.85 × 966.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,407.99x = 1,878,808.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,878,808.78/1,407.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.39

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