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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,595.45, 2,201.85 and 966.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,595.45, 2,201.85 and 966.12 is: 1,333.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,595.45 : 2,201.85 = 966.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,595.45/2,201.85 = 966.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,595.45x = 2,201.85 × 966.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,595.45x = 2,127,251.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,127,251.32/1,595.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.33

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