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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,409.10, 1,943.95 and 966.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,409.10, 1,943.95 and 966.23 is: 1,332.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,409.10 : 1,943.95 = 966.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,409.10/1,943.95 = 966.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,409.10x = 1,943.95 × 966.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,409.10x = 1,878,302.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,878,302.81/1,409.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.98

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