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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.29, 1,454.85 and 851.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.29, 1,454.85 and 851.45 is: 1,281.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.29 : 1,454.85 = 851.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.29/1,454.85 = 851.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.29x = 1,454.85 × 851.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.29x = 1,238,724.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,238,724.76/966.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.95

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