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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,666.09, 2,299.12 and 957.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,666.09, 2,299.12 and 957.45 is: 1,321.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,666.09 : 2,299.12 = 957.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,666.09/2,299.12 = 957.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,666.09x = 2,299.12 × 957.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,666.09x = 2,201,292.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,201,292.44/1,666.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.23

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