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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,438.03, 1,982.55 and 966.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,438.03, 1,982.55 and 966.03 is: 1,331.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,438.03 : 1,982.55 = 966.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,438.03/1,982.55 = 966.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,438.03x = 1,982.55 × 966.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,438.03x = 1,915,202.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,915,202.78/1,438.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.82

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