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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,662.68, 2,295.24 and 1,141.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,662.68, 2,295.24 and 1,141.40 is: 1,575.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,662.68 : 2,295.24 = 1,141.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,662.68/2,295.24 = 1,141.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,662.68x = 2,295.24 × 1,141.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,662.68x = 2,619,786.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,619,786.94/1,662.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,575.64

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