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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,463.68, 2,019 and 966.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,463.68, 2,019 and 966.32 is: 1,332.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,463.68 : 2,019 = 966.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,463.68/2,019 = 966.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,463.68x = 2,019 × 966.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,463.68x = 1,951,000.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,951,000.08/1,463.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.94

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