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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,666.70, 2,300.16 and 958.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,666.70, 2,300.16 and 958.66 is: 1,323.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,666.70 : 2,300.16 = 958.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,666.70/2,300.16 = 958.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,666.70x = 2,300.16 × 958.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,666.70x = 2,205,071.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,205,071.39/1,666.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.02

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