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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,665.34, 2,497.77 and 915.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,665.34, 2,497.77 and 915.08 is: 1,372.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,665.34 : 2,497.77 = 915.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,665.34/2,497.77 = 915.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,665.34x = 2,497.77 × 915.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,665.34x = 2,285,659.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,285,659.37/1,665.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.49

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