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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,663.68, 2,295.76 and 965.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,663.68, 2,295.76 and 965.12 is: 1,331.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,663.68 : 2,295.76 = 965.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,663.68/2,295.76 = 965.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,663.68x = 2,295.76 × 965.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,663.68x = 2,215,683.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,215,683.89/1,663.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.80

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