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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.30, 1,450.13 and 674.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.30, 1,450.13 and 674.50 is: 1,012.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.30 : 1,450.13 = 674.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.30/1,450.13 = 674.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.30x = 1,450.13 × 674.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.30x = 978,116.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,116.18/966.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.22

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