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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.84, 1,450.26 and 925.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.84, 1,450.26 and 925.53 is: 1,388.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.84 : 1,450.26 = 925.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.84/1,450.26 = 925.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.84x = 1,450.26 × 925.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.84x = 1,342,259.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,342,259.14/966.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.30

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