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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,666.78, 2,299.80 and 967.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,666.78, 2,299.80 and 967.78 is: 1,335.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,666.78 : 2,299.80 = 967.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,666.78/2,299.80 = 967.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,666.78x = 2,299.80 × 967.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,666.78x = 2,225,700.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,225,700.44/1,666.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.33

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