Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.44, 1,452 and 807.68
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 966.44, 1,452 and 807.68 is: 1,213.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
966.44 : 1,452 = 807.68 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
966.44/1,452 = 807.68/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
966.44x = 1,452 × 807.68 - Step 4: Simplify right side
966.44x = 1,172,751.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,172,751.36/966.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,213.48
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