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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,663.50, 2,295.90 and 965.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,663.50, 2,295.90 and 965.28 is: 1,332.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,663.50 : 2,295.90 = 965.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,663.50/2,295.90 = 965.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,663.50x = 2,295.90 × 965.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,663.50x = 2,216,186.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,216,186.35/1,663.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.24

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