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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,665.21, 2,296.46 and 1,134.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,665.21, 2,296.46 and 1,134.89 is: 1,565.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,665.21 : 2,296.46 = 1,134.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,665.21/2,296.46 = 1,134.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,665.21x = 2,296.46 × 1,134.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,665.21x = 2,606,220.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,606,220.84/1,665.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,565.10

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