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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,666.39, 2,299.75 and 958.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,666.39, 2,299.75 and 958.46 is: 1,322.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,666.39 : 2,299.75 = 958.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,666.39/2,299.75 = 958.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,666.39x = 2,299.75 × 958.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,666.39x = 2,204,210.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,204,210.96/1,666.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.75

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