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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,665.86, 2,298.76 and 957.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,665.86, 2,298.76 and 957.67 is: 1,321.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,665.86 : 2,298.76 = 957.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,665.86/2,298.76 = 957.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,665.86x = 2,298.76 × 957.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,665.86x = 2,201,442.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,201,442.00/1,665.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.50

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