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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.42, 1,449.93 and 674.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.42, 1,449.93 and 674.61 is: 1,012.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.42 : 1,449.93 = 674.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.42/1,449.93 = 674.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.42x = 1,449.93 × 674.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.42x = 978,137.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,137.28/966.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.12

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