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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,665.65, 2,298.08 and 966.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,665.65, 2,298.08 and 966.89 is: 1,334.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,665.65 : 2,298.08 = 966.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,665.65/2,298.08 = 966.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,665.65x = 2,298.08 × 966.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,665.65x = 2,221,990.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,221,990.57/1,665.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.01

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