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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,665.72, 2,298.72 and 967.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,665.72, 2,298.72 and 967.08 is: 1,334.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,665.72 : 2,298.72 = 967.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,665.72/2,298.72 = 967.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,665.72x = 2,298.72 × 967.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,665.72x = 2,223,046.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,223,046.14/1,665.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.59

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