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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.10, 1,447.20 and 672.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.10, 1,447.20 and 672.60 is: 1,007.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.10 : 1,447.20 = 672.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.10/1,447.20 = 672.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.10x = 1,447.20 × 672.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.10x = 973,386.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,386.72/966.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.54

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