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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.26, 1,451.02 and 862.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.26, 1,451.02 and 862.32 is: 1,294.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.26 : 1,451.02 = 862.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.26/1,451.02 = 862.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.26x = 1,451.02 × 862.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.26x = 1,251,243.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,251,243.57/966.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,294.93

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