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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,664.51, 2,296.77 and 965.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,664.51, 2,296.77 and 965.75 is: 1,332.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,664.51 : 2,296.77 = 965.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,664.51/2,296.77 = 965.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,664.51x = 2,296.77 × 965.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,664.51x = 2,218,105.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,218,105.63/1,664.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.59

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