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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,665.63, 2,298.34 and 957.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,665.63, 2,298.34 and 957.51 is: 1,321.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,665.63 : 2,298.34 = 957.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,665.63/2,298.34 = 957.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,665.63x = 2,298.34 × 957.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,665.63x = 2,200,684.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,200,684.73/1,665.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.23

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