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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.16, 2,066.32 and 966.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.16, 2,066.32 and 966.56 is: 1,333.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.16 : 2,066.32 = 966.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.16/2,066.32 = 966.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.16x = 2,066.32 × 966.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.16x = 1,997,222.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,997,222.26/1,498.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.12

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