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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,665.92, 2,299.11 and 967.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,665.92, 2,299.11 and 967.25 is: 1,334.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,665.92 : 2,299.11 = 967.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,665.92/2,299.11 = 967.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,665.92x = 2,299.11 × 967.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,665.92x = 2,223,814.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,223,814.15/1,665.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.89

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