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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,462.63, 2,018.43 and 966.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,462.63, 2,018.43 and 966.10 is: 1,333.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,462.63 : 2,018.43 = 966.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,462.63/2,018.43 = 966.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,462.63x = 2,018.43 × 966.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,462.63x = 1,949,990.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,949,990.30/1,462.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.21

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