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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,595.70, 2,202.20 and 966.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,595.70, 2,202.20 and 966.26 is: 1,333.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,595.70 : 2,202.20 = 966.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,595.70/2,202.20 = 966.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,595.70x = 2,202.20 × 966.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,595.70x = 2,127,881.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,127,881.93/1,595.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.51

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