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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.30, 1,453.05 and 807.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.30, 1,453.05 and 807.90 is: 1,214.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.30 : 1,453.05 = 807.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.30/1,453.05 = 807.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.30x = 1,453.05 × 807.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.30x = 1,173,919.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,173,919.10/966.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.86

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