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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,663.75, 2,295.98 and 965.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,663.75, 2,295.98 and 965.71 is: 1,332.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,663.75 : 2,295.98 = 965.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,663.75/2,295.98 = 965.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,663.75x = 2,295.98 × 965.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,663.75x = 2,217,250.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,217,250.85/1,663.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.68

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