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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,664.64, 2,297.06 and 966.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,664.64, 2,297.06 and 966.06 is: 1,333.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,664.64 : 2,297.06 = 966.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,664.64/2,297.06 = 966.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,664.64x = 2,297.06 × 966.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,664.64x = 2,219,097.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,219,097.78/1,664.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.08

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