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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.53, 1,453.01 and 785.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.53, 1,453.01 and 785.18 is: 1,180.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.53 : 1,453.01 = 785.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.53/1,453.01 = 785.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.53x = 1,453.01 × 785.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.53x = 1,140,874.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140,874.10/966.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.39

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