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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,408.69, 1,944.39 and 966.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,408.69, 1,944.39 and 966.57 is: 1,334.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,408.69 : 1,944.39 = 966.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,408.69/1,944.39 = 966.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,408.69x = 1,944.39 × 966.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,408.69x = 1,879,389.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,879,389.04/1,408.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.14

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