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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,666.10, 2,299.15 and 957.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,666.10, 2,299.15 and 957.46 is: 1,321.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,666.10 : 2,299.15 = 957.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,666.10/2,299.15 = 957.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,666.10x = 2,299.15 × 957.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,666.10x = 2,201,344.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,201,344.16/1,666.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.26

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