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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,665.09, 2,297.73 and 918.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,665.09, 2,297.73 and 918.96 is: 1,268.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,665.09 : 2,297.73 = 918.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,665.09/2,297.73 = 918.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,665.09x = 2,297.73 × 918.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,665.09x = 2,111,521.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,111,521.96/1,665.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.11

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