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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,665.34, 2,298.17 and 909.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,665.34, 2,298.17 and 909.12 is: 1,254.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,665.34 : 2,298.17 = 909.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,665.34/2,298.17 = 909.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,665.34x = 2,298.17 × 909.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,665.34x = 2,089,310.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,089,310.27/1,665.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.59

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