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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,665.11, 2,297.87 and 919.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,665.11, 2,297.87 and 919.06 is: 1,268.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,665.11 : 2,297.87 = 919.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,665.11/2,297.87 = 919.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,665.11x = 2,297.87 × 919.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,665.11x = 2,111,886.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,111,886.43/1,665.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.32

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