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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,451.18, 2,177.25 and 966.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,451.18, 2,177.25 and 966.14 is: 1,449.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,451.18 : 2,177.25 = 966.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,451.18/2,177.25 = 966.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,451.18x = 2,177.25 × 966.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,451.18x = 2,103,528.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,103,528.32/1,451.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449.53

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