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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,665.52, 2,298.36 and 966.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,665.52, 2,298.36 and 966.80 is: 1,334.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,665.52 : 2,298.36 = 966.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,665.52/2,298.36 = 966.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,665.52x = 2,298.36 × 966.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,665.52x = 2,222,054.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,222,054.45/1,665.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.15

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