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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,665.52, 2,298.38 and 967.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,665.52, 2,298.38 and 967.28 is: 1,334.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,665.52 : 2,298.38 = 967.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,665.52/2,298.38 = 967.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,665.52x = 2,298.38 × 967.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,665.52x = 2,223,177.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,223,177.01/1,665.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.82

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