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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,408.22, 1,944.18 and 966.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,408.22, 1,944.18 and 966.77 is: 1,334.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,408.22 : 1,944.18 = 966.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,408.22/1,944.18 = 966.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,408.22x = 1,944.18 × 966.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,408.22x = 1,879,570.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,879,570.06/1,408.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.71

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