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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,665.38, 2,298.32 and 966.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,665.38, 2,298.32 and 966.75 is: 1,334.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,665.38 : 2,298.32 = 966.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,665.38/2,298.32 = 966.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,665.38x = 2,298.32 × 966.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,665.38x = 2,221,896.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,221,896.03/1,665.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.17

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