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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,665.19, 2,297.85 and 919.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,665.19, 2,297.85 and 919.15 is: 1,268.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,665.19 : 2,297.85 = 919.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,665.19/2,297.85 = 919.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,665.19x = 2,297.85 × 919.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,665.19x = 2,112,068.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,112,068.83/1,665.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.37

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