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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,664.25, 2,296.68 and 965.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,664.25, 2,296.68 and 965.67 is: 1,332.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,664.25 : 2,296.68 = 965.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,664.25/2,296.68 = 965.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,664.25x = 2,296.68 × 965.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,664.25x = 2,217,834.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,217,834.98/1,664.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.63

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