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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,438.38, 1,986.11 and 966.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,438.38, 1,986.11 and 966.69 is: 1,334.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,438.38 : 1,986.11 = 966.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,438.38/1,986.11 = 966.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,438.38x = 1,986.11 × 966.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,438.38x = 1,919,952.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,919,952.68/1,438.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.80

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