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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.02, 1,446.60 and 942.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.02, 1,446.60 and 942.80 is: 1,411.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.02 : 1,446.60 = 942.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.02/1,446.60 = 942.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.02x = 1,446.60 × 942.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.02x = 1,363,854.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,363,854.48/966.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411.83

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