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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,665.77, 2,298.38 and 967.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,665.77, 2,298.38 and 967.14 is: 1,334.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,665.77 : 2,298.38 = 967.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,665.77/2,298.38 = 967.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,665.77x = 2,298.38 × 967.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,665.77x = 2,222,850.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,222,850.40/1,665.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.43

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