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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.48, 1,449.84 and 811.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.48, 1,449.84 and 811.44 is: 1,217.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.48 : 1,449.84 = 811.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.48/1,449.84 = 811.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.48x = 1,449.84 × 811.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.48x = 1,176,458.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,176,458.17/966.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217.26

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