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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,665.34, 2,298 and 919.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,665.34, 2,298 and 919.33 is: 1,268.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,665.34 : 2,298 = 919.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,665.34/2,298 = 919.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,665.34x = 2,298 × 919.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,665.34x = 2,112,608.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,112,608.85/1,665.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.58

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