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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966, 1,335.48 and 925.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966, 1,335.48 and 925.20 is: 1,279.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966 : 1,335.48 = 925.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966/1,335.48 = 925.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966x = 1,335.48 × 925.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966x = 1,235,586.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,586.10/966
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.07

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