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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,665.70, 2,298.55 and 966.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,665.70, 2,298.55 and 966.94 is: 1,334.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,665.70 : 2,298.55 = 966.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,665.70/2,298.55 = 966.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,665.70x = 2,298.55 × 966.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,665.70x = 2,222,555.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,222,555.10/1,665.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.31

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