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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,665.26, 2,297.64 and 966.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,665.26, 2,297.64 and 966.50 is: 1,333.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,665.26 : 2,297.64 = 966.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,665.26/2,297.64 = 966.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,665.26x = 2,297.64 × 966.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,665.26x = 2,220,669.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,220,669.06/1,665.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.53

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