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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,964.72, 2,945.25 and 665.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,964.72, 2,945.25 and 665.29 is: 997.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,964.72 : 2,945.25 = 665.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,964.72/2,945.25 = 665.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,964.72x = 2,945.25 × 665.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,964.72x = 1,959,445.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,959,445.37/1,964.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.32

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