Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966, 1,449 and 850.44
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 966, 1,449 and 850.44 is: 1,275.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
966 : 1,449 = 850.44 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
966/1,449 = 850.44/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
966x = 1,449 × 850.44 - Step 4: Simplify right side
966x = 1,232,287.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,232,287.56/966 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,275.66
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