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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.97, 2,066.72 and 966.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.97, 2,066.72 and 966.94 is: 1,333.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.97 : 2,066.72 = 966.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.97/2,066.72 = 966.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.97x = 2,066.72 × 966.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.97x = 1,998,384.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,998,384.24/1,498.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.17

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