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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,665.10, 2,297.46 and 966.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,665.10, 2,297.46 and 966.34 is: 1,333.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,665.10 : 2,297.46 = 966.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,665.10/2,297.46 = 966.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,665.10x = 2,297.46 × 966.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,665.10x = 2,220,127.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,220,127.50/1,665.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.33

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