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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,965.18, 2,946.66 and 665.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,965.18, 2,946.66 and 665.94 is: 998.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,965.18 : 2,946.66 = 665.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,965.18/2,946.66 = 665.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,965.18x = 2,946.66 × 665.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,965.18x = 1,962,298.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,962,298.76/1,965.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.53

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