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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.08, 1,450.56 and 932.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.08, 1,450.56 and 932.48 is: 1,400.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.08 : 1,450.56 = 932.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.08/1,450.56 = 932.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.08x = 1,450.56 × 932.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.08x = 1,352,618.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352,618.19/966.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.11

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