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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,665.36, 2,297.82 and 1,075.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,665.36, 2,297.82 and 1,075.80 is: 1,484.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,665.36 : 2,297.82 = 1,075.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,665.36/2,297.82 = 1,075.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,665.36x = 2,297.82 × 1,075.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,665.36x = 2,471,994.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,471,994.76/1,665.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,484.36

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