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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,800.15, 2,694.45 and 966.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,800.15, 2,694.45 and 966.05 is: 1,445.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,800.15 : 2,694.45 = 966.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,800.15/2,694.45 = 966.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,800.15x = 2,694.45 × 966.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,800.15x = 2,602,973.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,602,973.42/1,800.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445.98

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