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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,665.32, 2,298.17 and 919.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,665.32, 2,298.17 and 919.31 is: 1,268.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,665.32 : 2,298.17 = 919.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,665.32/2,298.17 = 919.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,665.32x = 2,298.17 × 919.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,665.32x = 2,112,714.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,112,714.58/1,665.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.66

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