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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,665.09, 2,297.70 and 992.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,665.09, 2,297.70 and 992.88 is: 1,370.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,665.09 : 2,297.70 = 992.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,665.09/2,297.70 = 992.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,665.09x = 2,297.70 × 992.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,665.09x = 2,281,340.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,281,340.38/1,665.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.10

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