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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,450.89, 2,178.16 and 966.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,450.89, 2,178.16 and 966.10 is: 1,450.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,450.89 : 2,178.16 = 966.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,450.89/2,178.16 = 966.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,450.89x = 2,178.16 × 966.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,450.89x = 2,104,320.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,104,320.38/1,450.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450.37

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