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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,661.48, 2,488.94 and 966.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,661.48, 2,488.94 and 966.40 is: 1,447.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,661.48 : 2,488.94 = 966.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,661.48/2,488.94 = 966.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,661.48x = 2,488.94 × 966.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,661.48x = 2,405,311.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,405,311.62/1,661.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,447.69

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