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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,665.16, 2,297.74 and 957.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,665.16, 2,297.74 and 957.08 is: 1,320.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,665.16 : 2,297.74 = 957.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,665.16/2,297.74 = 957.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,665.16x = 2,297.74 × 957.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,665.16x = 2,199,121.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,199,121.00/1,665.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.67

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